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Probate of will of Anthony Dean of Linton
6 Apr 1785
Original will dated 6 May 1784; probate granted to Susanna Dean, his daughter
Title: To Dean Swift on his birthday
Author: Pilkington, Laetitia
Date(s): 173- ?
Manuscript: Lt 9
Contents: Birthday tribute praising Jonathan Swift as equal to or greater than the
poets and philosophers of classical times
Title: Lady Acheson weary of Dean Sw--t
Author: Swift, Jonathan
Date(s): 1728 ?
Manuscript: Lt 9
Contents: Lighthearted satire by Swift against himself, put into the mouth of Lady
Acheson, making out she is tired of his visit to her house, Market Hill
Title: To Dean Swift with a paper book finely bound
Author: Boyle, John; Earl of Orrery
Date(s): 1732
Manuscript: Lt 9
Contents: Sent with a birthday present of a blank paper book, praising Jonathan
Swift's ability to fill it with inspirational writing of reason and eloquence.
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