Manuscript volume, 18th century: Pome Hroique sur la Campagne de 1712.
Poem on the Campaign of 1712 (French)
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- ReferenceGB 103 MS PHILL 78
- Dates of Creation18th century
- Name of Creator
- Language of MaterialFrench
- Physical Description1 volume containing 34 leaves
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
The poem may refer to the Second Villmergen War (1712), which arose from the long-running territorial dispute over the Toggenburg succession, relating to a valley in north-eastern Switzerland.
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Acquisition Information
The Phillipps Manuscripts at University College London were given to the College by the German government in 1912.
Other Finding Aids
Dorothy K Coveney, 'A Descriptive Catalogue of Manuscripts in the Library of University College London' (London, 1935); handlist at University College London Special Collections.
Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements
Paper manuscript bound in grey boards. One hand. 18cm.
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Custodial History
The manuscript belonged to Sir Thomas Phillipps (1792-1872), baronet, an antiquary and bibliophile whose collection included c60,000 manuscripts of various kinds, some relating to the administration of Swiss towns. Various manuscripts were sold after Sir Thomas's death, some to the German government, and were dispersed to several libraries. Formerly Phillipps MS 3488 and Engel MS.