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Deeds, letters c.: Wheler Papers

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Papers and drawings in the hand of John Jordan, including: a) `A concise pedigree of the family of Shakespear': ff.142,143. b) `A perspective view of Clopton, the seat of Mrs. Partheriche': f.144. On the back is a fragment of a play. c) `John Noble's tomb in Stratford church yard', 1795: f.145. d) `A view of the premises [on the Avon bank] as they now appear where Shakespeare was born': f. 146. e) `A perspective view of the Meeting House in Stratford upon Avon': f. 147. f) House in Stratford: f. 148. g) Fossil teeth (?): ff. 149, 150. h) Verses on various occasions, including (f. 153) `A new song in honour of Shakespear': ff. 150b-155b. i) `Remarks upon Mr. Ireland's Warwickshire Avon'; imperfect; f. 156. k) `Copy of an Inventory of goods belonging to the old Guild at Stratford', 12 July 1454; f. 158. l) `Address recited in Shakespeare Hall', Wh
PLEASE NOTE: Due to its fragility and the availability of surrogates, this item is closed. Please refer to microfilm copy., 30 May 1803; in verses; f. 161. m) `A Warwickshire Militia man's address to his comrades,' f.162.