Thomas Chatterton Manuscript Project
Bishop Thomas Newton
1 Jan 1704 – 14 Feb 1782
Bishop of Bristol 1761 to 1782.
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Note from QE! :
Bishop Newton is a project for another day. In the meantime here's a link to his Wiki page: Bishop Newton
Chatterton, using the pen name Decimus, wrote this piece for publication in 1770, but it was rejected; it seems that the power of the church prevailed. It was finally published by Meyerstein in 1930, and Taylor in 1971.
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Here for your enjoyment is the original manuscript, online for the first time. It is suffering a little with the age that's in it, so feel free to click the link and read my transcript : View
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On my list of things to do!
but
He edited Milton's works into three volumes : View
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As a parting shot wrote his autobiography in two huge volumes.
(I am the 'proud' owner of a set - and yes Chatterton gets a mention)
(I am surprised he found the time to save souls)