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Cotton, John Daniel, fl 1748

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Biography

John Daniel Cotton, poet. One of the poems was written while Cotton was attending Winchester School in 1748.

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John Daniel Cotton: Poems

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.5711
Scope and Contents

Poems transcribed in two 18th century hands, 16 folios. The works are 'Poverty', 'A pastoral essay', 'Locus apud inferos Virginibus vetulis secretos', 'Templum Hymenaei' and 'Fancy bright and winged Maid'. Outside the front cover: 'Dr Grainger', in an 18th century hand, possibly referring to James Grainger.

Dates: 1748-1750 (Circa)
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