Item 2 (Dedication, Letter), fol. 51r-v

May it please your Grace

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permit me with all Humility to profess myself My Lord, Your Grace's Most humble, thankful, and obedient Servant MA

[Preceded by a blank leaf, fol. 50(b)v]

Item 17 (Dedication), fol. 94r

To The most Reverend, His Grace the Lord Archbishop of Canterbury These humbly present

[Preceded by a blank page, fol. 93v.]

[fol. 94v is blank]

Item 5 (Prose, Dedication), fols. 4-6

To his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales.

Sir The daydawn of happiness which begins

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profound respect Sir your Royal Highness's most humble, most obedient and most dutiful servant Jane Barker

[fol. 6v is blank]

Item 6 (Prose, Dedication), fol. 7r-v

To the Reader

I suppose I need not make an Apology to my

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lay an obligation on their humble servant JB

Item 2 (Prose, Dedication), fol. 1

to the Reader,

I hope the reader will not take

...

defects pardon'd

[verso blank]

Item 4 (Prose, Dedication), fols. 3r-5r

To his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales

The daydawn of happiness which begins to break in

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prayer of her who is with most profound respect Sir your Royal Highness's most humble most obedient, and Most dutiful servant

Item 5 (Prose, Dedication), fols. 5v-6r

To the reader

I suppose I need not make an apology to

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therein lay an obligation on their humble servant

[fol. 6 verso blank]

Item 3 (Dedication), fols. 1v-2v

To the very noble and virtuous Duchess of Somerset her right good Lady and Mistress

Like as poor debtors Most honourable and my very good Lady, desiring to pay that their poverty keepeth back

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in this showing the property of the tongue,in the other the verity of the matter. The Lord God preserve your grace with his favour to the performation of his honour and all our comforts.

your Grace's in service Mildred Cicill.

Item 2 (Dedication, Letter), pp. [iii]-[vi]

To the Right Honorable the Lady Mary Egerton

Madam It has been the common Imputation of the Tyrants of the other Sex, that Women had neither Learning, Prudence nor Conduct, and therefore were fit only to be the Drudges of Mankind.

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because I am Madam Your most Humble and Obedient Servant. Marie Burghope

[A running title reads "The Dedication"]

Item 2 (Prose, Dedication, Letter), pp. 1-10 [fols. 2r-6v]

To my most loving, and dearly beloved Husband, George Payler, Esq.

My Dear, The occasion of my writing this following Dialogue, was my apprehending I should die on my fourth Child

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even the Father of Mercies into whose sweet Embraces I recommend thee, remaining most good, and dear Husband, Thy much oblig'd, and most affectionate Wife MARY CAREY.

[This letter is dated 17 October 1653 .]

Item 64 (Dedication), p.70[rev]

'Tis said that 'Cheverel has presented the Lord Keeper with a silver cup, cost sixty pound; with this inscription in Latin. Translated by Dr. Clark.

To the Right Honorable Sir Simon Harcourt Lord Keeper of the Great Seal of Great Britain.

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The pious fidelity of the subjects, and the sacred rights of the prince. Against the wicked attempts of rebels.

In the year of our Lord. 1710

Item 2 (Dedication), pp.[i-ii]

Dedication

Sarah Cooper by whom this book was written 1686. in the 43 year of my age

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To my daughter Judith Cowper I leave this book. Desiring her to leave it some one of our family to be kept in memory of Sarah Cowper.

[

This is the entire entry. The two notes are in different ink, but the same hand.

Followed by blank p.[ii].

Item 2 (Dedication), front flyleaf [verso] - fol.[ii recto]

Dedication

To my daughter Judith Cowper I leave this book desiring she would leave it to some one of the family to be kept in memory of me

Sarah Cooper

[

This is the entire entry.

Followed by blank fols [i recto - ii recto].

Item 3 (Advice, Dedication, Letter), fols 2r-4r

Dedicatory epistle to her four daughters

From Chelsea in August. 1626. A letter to my four Daughters. Elizabeth, Frances, Anne, and Katherine Ashbornhame.

My dear children I have long and much grieved for your misfortunes, and want of preferments in the world: but now I have learned in what estate soever I am therewith to be content: and account these vile and transitory things to be but vain and loss, so I may win Christ the fountain of all bliss

...

That your whole spirit, souls, and bodies may be kept blameless, until the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, which shall be the endless joy of your most loving mother.

Elizabeth Ashbornham.

[The following postscript is right up against the left margin: " "Composed at Chelsea, in September 1625: to spend away some of our melancholy time there; where the danger of death enclosed us round about, wherein (my sweet child) accept the love, and care of a mother, who wisheth all grace, meekness, and patience, may possess your soul, to make you good in life, and happy in death. Which the daily use of this, I hope will help to effect; and further your salvation, to the comfort of your affectionate mother. E.A."" The epistle contains a few marginal biblical references near the end.]

[This epistle is written by Hand B, though Richardson has signed her name in full at the end of the letter, and she has written her initials following the postscript.]

Item 2.2 (Dedication), fols. 2r-5r

Prose dedication to Henry VIII

Illustrissimo ac potentissimo regi Henrico octavo. Angliae Franciae Hibernique regi, fidei defensori, et secundum christum, ecclesiae anglicanae et hibernicae supremo capiti. Elizabeta Maiestatis Suae humillima filia, omnem felicitatem precatur, et benedictionem suam suplex petit

Quemadmodum immortalis animus immortali corpore praestat

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ut in vera pietate, ac religione diu sub maiestatis tuae imperio viuamus

Harfordi 30 die decembris 1545

[Preceded by a blank page, fol. 1v.]

Item 2 (Dedication), fols. 2r-4v

To our most noble and virtuous queen Katherine Elizabeth her humble daughter wisheth perpetual felicity and everlasting joy

Not only knowing the affectuous will

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and all to his honour, praise, and glory

From Ashridge, the last day of the year of our lord god, 1544

Item 4.2 (Dedication, Letter), fol. 7r [p. 1]

letter to Honywood's children

To my Children

Dear children, to your example and imitation I bequeath this manual

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Your (yet) truly affectionate mother Mary Honywood

10 March 1635

Item 4.3 (Dedication, Letter), fol. 7v [p. 2]

letter to Honywood's nephews

To the two sons of mine eldest Brother, Thomas and Peter Godfrey

Nephews excuse my presumption

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And believe the writer loves your name, desires to be your friend, and forgets not she is Your only aunt Mary Honywood

10 March 1635

Item 3 (Dedication, Letter), fols. 2r-5v

To the Right Honourable Arthur Earl of Anglesey Lord Keeper of His Majesty's Privy Seal and one of His Majesty's most Honourable Privy Council

My Lord | When I present this unworthy Translation to your Lordship, I sacrifice my shame to my obedience, for ('though a masculine Wit hath thought it worth printing his head in a laurel crown for the version of one of these books) I am so far from glorying in my six, that had they not by misfortune been gone out of my hands in one lost copy, even your Lordship's command, which hath more authority with me, than any human thing I pay reverence to, should not have redeemed it from the fire.

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And while I am assured of that, I bid defiance to anything that can be said against, | My Lord, | Your Lordship's | most devoted obedient | humble servant | Lucy Hutchinson

Item 4 (Dedication), fol. 2r

To the Right Honorable Lady My Lady Erskine of Dirleton

Madam, that one unknown to your Ladyship has emboldened herself to salute you with a few grapes of her collection, I hope your Ladyship shall not altogether mislike of

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Thus in all your Ladyship's most humble and affectionate servant, Esther Inglis

Item 4 (Dedication), fol. 2r

A Trés Noble et Trés Honorable Seigneur Monseigneur de Hayes

Monseigneur, les rares vertues dont le Createur vous a orné

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Je demeurai à Jamais, votre trés humble servante, Esther Inglis

[Text on recto only. Dedicatory letter centred within a green wreath, with yellow flowers at the four compass points.]

Item 2.3 (Dedication), fols. 2r-2v

A tres haut et tres excellent prince, Charles, Prince de la Grande Bretagne.

[Fol. 2v is blank.]

Item 2.2 (Dedication), fol.4r

To the right godly, learned, and my much respected friend, Master Walter Balcanquall Bachelor in Divinity Esther Inglis wisheth all increase of true happiness.Junii 23. 1617.

[The dedication consists of just this one sentence.]

Item 2.2 (Dedication), fol.5r

To the right worshipful my very singular friend Joseph Hall doctor of divinity, and dean of Worcester: Esther Inglis, wisheth all increase of true happiness. Iunii, xxi. 1617.

[The dedication consists of just this one sentence.]

Item 2.4 (Dedication), fol. 3r (recto only)

A tres noble et tres illustre seigneur; Robert Conte d'Essex

Monseigneur, entendant le departement de votre Seigneurie hors de ce Royaume

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qu'il vous a fait naitre noblement illustre et vertueux:De votre Srie: la tre shumble seruante, Esther Inglis.

Item 2.1 (Dedication), fol.[iii]r (recto only)

To the right honourable and most noble Lord, William Earl of Morton Lord of Dalkeith etc:

My Lord, that one unknown to your Lordship be enboldened herself to present you with a few grapes of hir collection,

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shall have some hid corner in your Lordship's cabinet, I pray God (monst noble Lord) to have you always in his keeping By your Lordship's most humble seruant, Esther Inglis.

Item 2 (Dedication), fols 1r-6r

To my truly loving and most dearly loved husband Taurell Jocelin

Mine own dear love I no sooner conceived a hope that I should be made a mother by thee but with it entered the consideration of a mother's duty and shortly after followed the apprehension of danger that might prevent me for executing that care, I so exceedingly desired

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Thus humbly desiring God to give thee all comfort in this life and happiness in the life to come I leave thee and thine to his most gracious protection: Thine inviolable Eliza Joscelin

[Fol.6v is blank, and there are three blank, unfoliated leaves between fols 6 and 7.]

Item 3 (Dedication), fols 6r-10v

To my truly loving and most dearly loved husband Tourell Jocelin

Mine own dear love I no sooner conceived an hope that I should be made a mother by thee but with it entered the consideration of a mother's duty

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I send it only to the eyes of a most loving husband and of a child exceedingly beloved to whom I hope it will not be altogether unprofitable thus humbly desiring God to give thee all comfort in this life and happiness in the life to come I leave thee and thine to his most gracious protection. Thine inviolable Eliza Jocelin

Item 1 (Dedication, Letter), pp. 5-7

To the Excellent Rosania

Madame, Orinda, though withdrawn, is not from you; In lines so full of Spirit, sure she lives

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how Sovereign of bliss it's to be yours, Madame Your Ladyship's Most humble, & most devoted Servant Polexander

[ The four pages immediately preceding this letter of dedication (pp. 1-4) are blank except for ruling.]

[ Two pages immediately following the letter (pp. 8-10) are blank except for ruling.]

Item 4 (Verse, Dedication, Prayer), fol. i[v]

"Most glorious God I humbly beg of thee"

A Prayer

Most glorious God I humbly beg of thee

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To sing the anthems of eternity

Amen

Item 6 (Dedication, Letter), fol. iii[r]

To the Queen's most excellent majesty

Sacred Majesty

I beseech you be pleased to pardon the presumption of the meanest of your majesty's loyal subjects

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but should account it the greatest earthly felicity I could enjoy to see your majesty's royal face in favour

Item 2 (Prose, Dedication), fol. 1r

Dedicatory epistle

To the Queen's most Excellent Majesty

May it please those most gracious eyen

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with hearty prayers for your Majesty/

Jane Seager

Item 1 (Verse, Dedication, Letter), fol. 142r

To the King's most excellent majesty

Darest thou my muse present thy batlike wing

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Great king on earth, accept the poor endeavours

[Beneath the final line of poetry is written ""of your matyes most humble & faythfull subiect. Anne Southwell"". This leaf is very worn and damaged. The king could be either James I or Charles I.]

Item 2.3 (Dedication), fol. 2r-v

To the Reader

The Greek context of this present Tome

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severally imprinted by Tomes or volumes. Fare you well.