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Hymn for the dead / The Poetry by Walter Scott Esq. ; Composed at the Request of Mrs. Hughes [at end] R.J.S.S., June 6, 1808.: MU.MS.754.169

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Hymn for the dead / The Poetry by Walter Scott Esq. ; Composed at the Request of Mrs. Hughes [at end] R.J.S.S., June 6, 1808.
Hymn for the dead (Sketches)

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Description

For S, bc.
Compositional sketches for a glee for 5 voices. Two versions, the first crossed out.
First line: That day of wrath, that dreadful day
Holograph manuscript in ink.
Watermark: "Pro patria ejusque libertate" in crowned circle round standing lion holding arrows and banner above "Vryheyt"; countermark "GR" below crown in circle
1.1.1 S That day of wrath, that dreadful day Eb G-2 bBEA c 2'G4.G8G/2.G4G/2F4F{8GA}/2.G4G/2B 2.1.1 S That day of wrath, that dreadful day Eb G-2 bBEA c 2-4-'G/2.G4G/2.G4G/2.F{8GA}/y4A2Gz4G/2.B4''C/2.'B4G/
Glees, catches, rounds, etc. Musical sketches.

Measurements and weight

1 ms. score (p. 169-170) ;34 cm.; 1 ms. score (p. 169-170) ;34 cm.;

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Identification numbers

Accession number: MU.MS.754.169
Primary reference Number: 252389
ALMA leader: 01819cdm a2200301 a 4500
ALMA control 001: 995140623803606
ALMA reference a: (UkCU)514062-depfacfmdb
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Audit data

Created: Wednesday 30 September 2020 Updated: Monday 18 December 2023 Last processed: Monday 18 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Manuscripts and Printed Books

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