| Title | Commonplace book of John Clavel, 1603-42, probably the author of The Soddered Citizen (see D.N.B.). Consists mainly of copy letters to and from his uncle about his reformation after previous wild behaviour and his journeys to Ireland on his uncle’s behalf; verse on various subjects, including Ben Jonson’s adoption of him as his son, and several love poems and epitaphs; verse by Philip Massinger; and numerous recipes for medicines. In several hands.
With photocopy annotated by JHP Pafford. Only photocopy is produced. |