Predictions of William Whiston : manuscript, undated, [between 1752 and 1800?].

Library's copy forms part of a bound volume (PML 9313) of collected materials pertaining to the notorious case of "rabbit woman" Mary Toft of Godalming; the contents dated 1726-ca. 1819, and including: 11 printed tracts and specimens of satirical verse and prose, 8 prints, 1 pen and ink portrait of Mary Toft by G.P. Harding, and this original manuscript transcription of the "Predictions of William Whiston". All individual items forming the volume have been cataloged separately.
Statement by Whiston originally publicized in 1752 concerning the case of Mary Toft of Surrey, declaring her alleged birthing of rabbits to be the fulfillment of the prophecy of Esdras and its prediction "that monstrous women should bring forth monsters".
Written in pen and ink on laid paper.