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Container
Call Number: MS P685
Contains 2 Results:
1st draft (1 leaf), originally written September 11, 1795, copied circa 1820
File — Folder: 1, item: 1
Scope and Contents
The writer gives his opinions on art and the picturesque philosophy of William Gilpin (1724-1804) and mentions a visit to Okeover Hall in Staffordshire, England.
Dates:
originally written September 11, 1795, copied circa 1820
2nd draft (2 leaves), originally written approximately 1803, copied approximately 1820
File — Folder: 1, item: 2
Scope and Contents
The writer describes the beauty of the grounds surrounding Mongewell Park House in Oxfordshire, England and the magnificence of Needwood Forest in Staffordshire, England. The writer opposes the recent enclosure bill (1803) which will destroy Needwood Forest.
Dates:
originally written approximately 1803, copied approximately 1820