Memoirs of the Life of Robert Cary, Baron of Leppington, and Earl of Monmouth. Written by Himself, and now Published from an Original Manuscript in the Custody of John [Boyle] Earl of Corke and Orrery. With some Explanatory Notes.
London: Printed by J. Hughs for R. and J. Dodsley, 1759. First Edition. Horace Walpole’s copy with his armorial bookplate. In the first sentence of his preface, Boyle credits Walpole with giving him the impetus for publishing Carey’s long-unpublished manuscript memoirs. Walpole likewise notes Carey’s manuscript memoirs (and Boyle’s possession.....