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Copies of Latin verses composed by G. C. Lewis

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MS. Lat. misc. d. 79
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Copies, mid-19th cent., of Latin verses composed by G. C. Lewis, mainly at Eton, 1819-1823, with a few holograph verses, including (fols. 92-7) 'Montes Pyrenaei', his entry for the Chancellor's prize for Latin verse at Oxford University, 1826.

(fols. 103-40) are blank.

Dates

  • Creation: Mid 19th century

Extent

140 Leaves

Language of Materials

  • Latin

Preferred Citation

Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. Lat. misc. d. 79, fols. 1-2].

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Shelfmark:

MS. Lat. misc. d. 79

Collection ID (for staff)

CMD ID 8116

Abstract

Copies, mid-19th century, of Latin verses composed by G. C. Lewis, mainly at Eton.

Biographical / Historical

Sir George Cornewall Lewis, second baronet (1806–1863) was a British politician and author.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Given by Francis J. R. Rodd, 2nd Baron Rennell of Rodd, 1953.

Title
Copies of Latin verses composed by G. C. Lewis
Status
Published
Date
EAD version 2019 by Pauline Soum-Paris
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

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