Copy of a speech at the opening of Sir John Moore's writing school in Christ's Hospital

Folger bibliographic ID: 244159
Folger call number: X.d.696
Folger holdings ID: 309291
Accession Number: 266180

Copy of a speech honoring Sir John Moore, delivered at the opening of Christ's Hospital writing school, "this incomparable writing scoole, for the benefit of our Children (whose welfare depends on their Penmanship)."

General notes

Moore was the sole benefactor of the school, and the building was designed by Nicholas Hawksmoor in consultation with Sir Christopher Wren Acquired from Quaritch, Spring 2011 (cat. no. 60)

Extended title: Copy of a speech at the opening of Sir John Moore's writing school in Christ's Hospital ca. 1695
Alternate titles: Speech addressed to the Lord Mayor at opening Sir John Moore's new writing school in Christs Hospital, Speech address'd to [the] Lord Maior at opening Sr John Moore's new writing scoole in Christs Hospital

Sir John Moore School Christ's Hospital (London, England)

subject: Sir John Moore School
subject: Christ's Hospital (London, England)
associated with: Moore, John, Sir, 1620-1702