Merrick's papers consist of correspondence, and notes, extracts, sermons and poems, mainly by Merrick but including items presumably collected by him.
Papers of James Merrick
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- Dates of Creation[ca. 1720-69]
- Language of MaterialEnglish.
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Administrative / Biographical History
James Merrick (1720-1769) was a poet and scholar. Details are given in the Dictionary of National Biography.
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Acquisition Information
The papers were deposited in the Library in 1965.
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Collection level description created by Emily Tarrant, Department of Special Collections and Western Manuscripts.
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Custodial History
The papers were bequeathed by James Merrick to John Loveday of Williamscote, near Banbury.