Nine letters, 1782-1784, from [the Rev.] E[dward] Owen of Warrington, schoolmaster and translator, to John Blackburne, Chester, mainly concerning points of difficulty in translating Classical Latin authors.
Owen comments on the works of Livy (ff. 1, 3 recto-verso, 5 recto-verso, 7 recto-verso), Horace (ff. 9-10, 12) and Catullus (ff. 12-13, 14-15). He also discusses a variety of subjects including Roman land measurement (f. 1 recto-verso), Roman coins (ff. 1 verso, 3 verso-4), Roman numerals (f. 16) and the arrangement of rowers in Roman ships (ff. 16 verso-17). Although apparently living in Chester at this time, John Blackburne's family owned Orford Hall, near Warrington, and he was elected MP for Lancashire in 1784.
Edward Owen, Warrington, letters
This material is held atNational Library of Wales / Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru
- Reference
- GB 210 NLW MS 24038E.
- Alternative Id.(alternative) vtls006397622
- Dates of Creation
- 1782-1784
- Name of Creator
- Language of Material
- English Latin English, Latin.
- Physical Description
- 19 ff.
Encapsulated in melinex and placed within ringed box at NLW.
- Location
- ARCH/MSS (GB0210)
Scope and Content
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Acquisition Information
Samuel Gedge Ltd; Norwich; Purchase; February 2013; 006397622.
Note
Title based on contents.
Preferred citation: NLW MS 24038E.
Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements
Several folios torn, with some loss of text.
Archivist's Note
May 2013.
Description compiled by Rhys Morgan Jones;
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Custodial History
Previously sold at auction by Bonhams, London, 12 June 2012 (part of lot 49).
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