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Davies (14 April 1805) Unable to identify specific work read
by WG. Possibly one of the following listed in his sale catalog:
Davies, Sir JohnA discoverie of the true causes why Ireland was neuer
entirely subdued nor brought vnder obedience of the crowne of
England, vntill the beginning of His Maiesties happie
raigne. 1612 1747 reprinted exactly from the edition of
1612.
OR
Davies, Sir JohnThe original, nature and immortality of the soul. A poem.
With an introduction concerning humane knowledge. 1697OR
Davies, Sir JohnHistorical Tracts: by Sir John Davies…: consisting of 1. A
discovery of the true cause why Ireland was never brought under
obedience of the crown of England. 2. A letter to the Earl of
Salisbury on the state of Ireland, in 1607 [or rather, 1606]. 3. A
letter to the Earl of Salisbury, in 1610;
giving an account of the plantation in Ulster. 4. A speech to the
Lord-Deputy in 1613, tracing the ancient
constitution of Ireland. To which is prefixed a new life of the
author [by the editor, George Chalmers], etc. 1786OR
Massinger, PhilipDavies, Thomas (author of the life of Massinger)The dramatick works of Philip Massinger complete, in four
volumes. Revised and corrected, with notes critical and
explanatory, by John Monck Mason, Esqu. To which are added, …
Critical reflections on the old English dramatick writers; and a
short essay on the life and writings of Massinger, … 1779OR separately published:
Davies, ThomasSome account of the life of Philip Massinger. 1779WG's sale catalog lists:
Davies's (Sir John) Discoverie of
the True Causes why Ireland was never entirely
subdued
1612, reprint,
1747
(item 179).
Davies's (Sir John) Original and Immortality of the
Soul, Glasgow, Foulis,
1749 (item
180).
Davies's (Sir John) Historical Tracts, with Life by George
Chalmers
1786 (item 181).
T. Davies'
Life of P. Massinger,
1789, privately
printed (item 201).
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