Cotton, John Daniel, fl 1748
Person
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
Fonds
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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Cambridge University Library