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Total number of records: 22

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Indexes	9

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Brotherton Collection	17
English Literature	7
Brotherton Collection Manuscript Verse	7
Letters Database	2

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popish plot, 1678	2
verse satire, english	2
satire, english	2
english poetry	1
"a poem, in imitation of andrew marvell" -- bm	1

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People and organisations	Count
Marvell, Andrew	22
Marvell, Andrew (1621-1678)	13
Fenton, Elijah (1683-1730)	3
Fenton, Elijah	3
Denham, Sir John (1615-1669)	3
Milton, John (1608-1674)	3
Catholic Church	3
Rochester, John Wilmot Earl of (1647-1680)	2
Rochester, John Wilmot	2
Goldsmid, Edmund	2

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From 1700	1
From 1800	5

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Bibliography A-0.02/BIB

Some political satires of the seventeenth century : Selected from the writings of the Earl of Rochester, Sir John Denham and Andrew Marvel (v.1)

Goldsmid, Edmund; Rochester, John Wilmot earl of (1647-1680); Denham, Sir John (1615-1669); Marvell, Andrew (1621-1678)

1885

"This edition is limited to seventy-five large paper copies, and two hundred and seventy-five small paper copies."

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Bibliography A-0.02/BIB

Some political satires of the seventeenth century : Selected from the writings of the Earl of Rochester, Sir John Denham and Andrew Marvel (v.2)

Goldsmid, Edmund; Rochester, John Wilmot earl of (1647-1680); Denham, Sir John (1615-1669); Marvell, Andrew (1621-1678)

1885

"This edition is limited to seventy-five large paper copies, and two hundred and seventy-five small paper copies."

Index:
INDEX/BCMSV/2257

An epitaph on Dunkirk House

1667 (published)

Mock-epitaph on the house built by Edward Hyde, Earl of Clarendon, after its attack by a mob following Dutch naval victories, accusing him of financial

Index:
INDEX/BCMSV/2258

To the king. 1668. [Verses to the king on the occasion (Index)]

1666

Address to Charles II, flattering but urging him to dismiss ministers who led him into the Dutch wars, attacking particularly Edward Hyde, Earl of Clarendon. Normally an envoy to the Second Advice to a Painter, BCMSV 2269

Index:
INDEX/BCMSV/2523

Musicks empire

164- or 165-

Metaphorical account of the growth and development of music in the

Index:
INDEX/BCMSV/2525

To a coy mistress

164- or 165-

Love poem, urging present enjoyment before time and death

Index:
INDEX/BCMSV/2564

Upon Bloods late attempt of borrowing the crowne

1671

Satire on the priestly disguise worn by Colonel Thomas Blood when attempting to steal the crown jewels. Translated from the

Index:
INDEX/BCMSV/2565

Upon Sir Robert Vyners setting up of the king's statue in Wool-Church Market

1675 ?

Satire on the erection of a statue of Charles II by Sir Robert

Index:
INDEX/BCMSV/2571

[unknown]

1674 ?

Satire on the presentation of the Freedom of the City of London to Charles II and the future James II, outspokenly attacking them. With a marginal note, "The box for the Dukes freedome

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English H-72.4/MIL

Paradise lost : a poem, in twelve books

Milton, John (1608-1674); Fenton, Elijah (1683-1730); Marvell, Andrew (1621-1678); Barrow, Samuel M.D

1746

"The life of Mr. John Milton" subscribed "Elijah Fenton": p.[ix]-xxv; "Postscript": p.[xxvi-xxix]; "In paradisum amissam..." subscribed "Sam. Barrow. M.D.": p.[xxx-xxxi]; "On Paradise lost" subscribed...

Index:
INDEX/LETTERS/6529

Marvell, Andrew to Thompson, Edward

17 Dec 1670

Recipient's brother Sir Henry not incriminated, despite mentioned, in the proceedings of the "Committee of £4 per tun" (wines etc.) at Custom House, which voted that the £310,000 was all accounted for. The House of Commons' decisions for a bill on the £800,000. Etc. Postmarks DE/17 and (ink) apparently DfO/I. Red seal showing tag. Folio, 4pp. including address.

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INDEX/LETTERS/6530

Marvell, Andrew to Thompson, Sir Henry

9 Dec 1675

Writer had sent "one vote" to friend in Hull, order for copy to recipient. Rumours on Parliament and Tangiers worthless. Run on the Goldsmith Banquiers in Lombard Street. Talk of peace being forced by England. Two "ugly distichs" pasted at the King's bedchamber door; King now walks with guards. Skelton to fetch Count "Furstenberg" for King. Duchess Mazarin expected. Sir Richard Grome's brother married Mrs Bell Howard, maid in waiting. Franked. Ink postmark DE/9, also circle in circle. Red seal showing stag passant. Quarto, 2pp. of 4, including address.