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feared that his ideas might have unintentionally fueled a contemporary, overly ambitious scheme. Trotter's opinion of Bishop Butler, one of her most esteemed contemporaries, is also noteworthy. In letters to Mrs. Arbuthnot from 1738, she praised Bishop Butler's judicious writing, his profound understanding of human nature and his clarity of thought. Trotter emphasized that various modern moralists had been insufficient in establishing moral virtue solely on the moral sense, the essential difference and relations of things, or the sole will of God. She argued that all three principles together formed a solid foundation and obligation for moral practice, with the moral sense, conscience and essential difference of things revealing God's will. Trotter held Bishop Butler's "The
Analogy" in high regard and considered it a valuable work that effectively addressed objections raised by deists, reinforcing the believer's conviction in God's wisdom and reconciliation with mankind. In later letters, dated October 2, 1747, from "Long Horseley," Trotter reiterated her deep appreciation for Bishop Butler's writings, expressing complete satisfaction with his doctrine and endorsing every sentence he wrote as aligning with her theological beliefs.
543:"The great zeal Mr. Locke showed for the conversion of deists, the serious veneration he expresses for the Divine Revelation, and (how little soever he was fond of particular systems) the care he took not to oppose any established articles of faith, make it a work worthy a sincere Christian to support his character against the injudiciousness of those who have reproached him as a Socinian heretic, an enemy, an underminer of religion. That there are no plain proofs from his writings to ground such a charge upon, is a sufficient foundation for this defence; but that he was certainly no Socinian, I am farther well assured by the authority of one who was intimate to his most private thoughts, and who is as eminent for his probity, as for the high station he at present possesses."
422:, Catherine Trotter encountered a young clergyman named Fenn. She greatly admired his preaching, conversation and character. Mr. Fenn developed strong feelings for her and proposed marriage, receiving the support and intervention of Lady Piers. While Trotter valued Fenn's friendship, she had already developed a preference for another individual. This favored rival was Rev. Patrick Cockburn, a scholar and gentleman who had a distant relationship to both the Burnet and Trotter families. They had engaged in friendly correspondence for several months, discussing topics related to philosophy and practical religion that were of significant interest to both parties. The advances made by Mr. Fenn led to mutual realisation, and the situation reached a critical point.
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ordinary. Nevertheless, her thirst for knowledge remained unquenched and obstacles only fueled her determination. She avidly read books, progressing from imaginative works that captivated her as a child to treatises on moral philosophy and religion as her reasoning abilities and judgment developed. She taught herself French and, with the help of a friend, Latin. Her verses, written at the age of fourteen and sent to Mr
Beville Higgons, were intended as encouraging advice, emphasizing resignation and the conscientious application of the admirable qualities attributed to him rather than solely expressing admiration for his charms.
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Leibnitz, who sought to become acquainted with her philosophical works. It can be inferred from various passages in their letters that Burnet wished to establish a romantic connection with Trotter. However, with genuine candor and sincere esteem, she rebuffed any advances towards a declaration of love. While she had many admirers, she never yielded to the persuasions of her friends or the allure of wealth and status to entertain suitors for whom she felt no affection.
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remained devoted to this faith for many years, relying on its initial influence. However, her strict adherence to fasting days had detrimental effects on her health. In
October 1703, her friend and physician, Dr. Denton Nicholas, wrote her a serious letter of remonstration, urging her to reduce the severity of her abstinence practices due to the strain they imposed on her naturally delicate constitution. He requested that his opinion be conveyed to her friends and confessor.
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Reasonings enforced in the Writings of the late Dr. Samuel Clarke" were published with a preface by Bishop Warburton. This work gained extraordinary acclaim, leading to discussions about republishing Trotter's entire body of work through a subscription, an idea supported by her fashionable and prominent friends. Unfortunately, various circumstances prevented the full realization of this plan.
300:, was performed at the newly established theater in Lincoln's Inn Fields. It was later published with a dedication to the Princess of Wales. The play not only solidified Trotter's reputation as a playwright but also garnered a shower of complimentary verses and expanded her network of influential and fashionable friends. It is reasonable to assume that it brought considerable financial gain.
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family, due to her father's long service and sacrifices for King and country. However, she failed to secure the pension and received only a gratuity. After the Battle of
Ramilies in 1706, she penned another poem in honor of the Duke of Marlborough, and her verses on both occasions were regarded as among the best commemorating his achievements. In the same year, her tragedy titled
202:, and while escorting the fleet of merchant ships belonging to the Turkey Company, he succumbed to the plague in Alexandretta (Iscanderoon) in early 1684. Unfortunately, his widow and children faced financial hardship as his property fell into dishonest hands. Catharine's mother, Sarah Bellenden, was closely related to Lord Bellenden, the Duke of Lauderdale and the Earl of Perth.
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Caroline upon the busts of Clarke, Locke and Newton, including her patronage of the poet
Nicholas Duck. Trotter's interpretation of Locke's opinions was considered accurate by Locke himself during his lifetime and by his close associates after his death, surpassing the interpretations of other renowned metaphysicians of her time and subsequent generations.
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particularly men, often emphasized her youth and beauty rather than her writings. Certain literary historians believe that her relative obscurity resulted from an overemphasis on her philosophical works at the expense of her creative writing. Thomas Birch, her biographer, included only one play in his two-volume collection of her works and disregarded "
536:'s works. Despite her withdrawal from the bustling center of British activity, her seclusion allowed her reflections to mature, enriching her intellectual growth more than continuous observation would have. Her mental faculties remained sharp and polished through constant exercise. Extracts from her controversial writings demonstrate her writing style.
591:" (1698), she reflects on the expectation of facing criticism when a woman assumes a distinct role in society, especially if she engages in what is considered the domain of men. Both Trotter's literary works, where women play prominent roles, and her personal life offer substantial material for feminist analysis.
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in May 1737. In August 1743, her "Remarks upon some
Writers in the Controversy concerning the Foundation of Moral Duty and Obligation" were published in "The History of the Works of the Learned" serial. These remarks received positive reception and admiration, leading to an epistolary discussion with
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Catharine, the younger daughter, displayed a keen intellect, a natural aptitude for acquiring knowledge and a talent for penmanship and extemporaneous verse from an early age. Although her formal education is not documented, she referred to it in "Poem on the Busts," suggesting that it was modest and
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Horseley, September 29, 1748," Trotter expressed her dissatisfaction upon reviewing Mr. Locke's views on moral relations, stating that his plan limited the consideration to the present order of things. While he was not guilty of making morality uncertain, Trotter
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Trotter's verses titled "Calliope's Directions: How to Deserve and Distinguish the Muse's Inspirations," she skillfully defines the uses of tragic, comic and satiric poetry. As Calliope, her jurisdiction extended only to heroic strains and general eloquence, making it inappropriate to discuss any
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Cockburn later became curate at St. Dunstan's Church in Fleet Street, and the family returned to London, where they lived until the death of Queen Anne in 1714. Cockburn refused to take the oath of abjuration, required upon the accession of King George I, and consequently. Over the next twelve years
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In 1704, Trotter composed a poem celebrating the Duke of Marlborough's victory at the Battle of Blenheim. The poem received high praise from the hero and his family and was published. Around that time, she harbored hopes of obtaining a pension from the crown, supported by the influential Marlborough
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Trotter's writings encompass a wide range of topics, such as necessity, the infinitude of space and substance. However, her primary focus was on moral issues. She believed that moral principles were not inherent but could be discovered by each individual through the use of reason, a faculty bestowed
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One of Trotter's notable poetic productions was "A Poem, occasioned by the Busts set up in the Queen's Hermitage, designed to be presented with a book in vindication of Mr. Locke, which was to have been inscribed to Her Majesty." In this work, she eloquently argued from the honors bestowed by Queen
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In 1744, Dr. Rutherford's "Essay on the Nature and Obligations of Virtue" prompted Trotter's engagement in public controversy once again. In April 1747, her "Remarks upon the Principles and Reasonings of Dr. Rutherford's Essay on the Nature and Obligations of Virtue, in Vindication of the Contrary
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Trotter's hiatus from writing, spanning sixteen to eighteen years, garnered public attention, as did her subsequent return to writing. Commentators on her works may have misinterpreted her own words on this matter, drawing unwarranted conclusions. It is important to note that during those years,
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From 1708 until 1724, Trotter did not publish any works. However, in 1724, she wrote a letter to Dr. Holdsworth, which she later published in January 1727 after receiving a detailed and controversial response from him. Winch Holdsworth publicly replied to her letter, and Trotter wrote a skillful
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contained amorous elements, they emphasized self-control and morality. Due to her father's professional connections, her mother's aristocratic ties, and her own remarkable talents, Catharine Trotter had a wide circle of acquaintances. Despite facing financial constraints and likely having little
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Between 1701 and her marriage in 1708, Catherine Trotter maintained a regular correspondence with her friend George Burnet, Esq., of Kemnay. Throughout most of this period, Burnet traveled abroad, particularly to the courts of Berlin and Hanover, where he spread the reputation of "la nouvelle
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critics, including Anne Kelley. Some suggest that the decline of her reputation can be attributed to the fact that she produced a significant amount of work early in her life but less in her later years. Her career was heavily focused on the beginning, and the literary community of her time,
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and energetic spirit that allowed her to sustain the mental and physical effort required for meticulous literary composition over extended periods. She also managed the complex tasks associated with the performance, printing and publication of her works with methodical precision.
374:, based on Vertot's account of Gustavus Ericson, was performed at the Queen's Theatre in the Haymarket and subsequently published with a dedication to Lady Harriet Godolphin, the eldest daughter of the Duke and later Duchess of Marlborough in her own right following his passing.
264:, was staged at the Theatre Royal and published the following year. The dedication in the published version revealed her personal friendship and advisory relationship with the Earl of Dorset and Middlesex. This tragic play was not based on historical events but on
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period. The plot of the play is ordinary but well-crafted, featuring compelling dramatic situations. The moral lesson drawn at the conclusion emphasizes the importance of self-distrust and the dangers of overconfidence. While contemporary critics regarded
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wealth of her own apart from her writing earnings, Trotter moved in esteemed social circles and was frequently welcomed as a guest in the homes of the wealthy and influential. Her beauty and genuine manners exuded an unassuming intellectual superiority.
311:); and another by the playwright John Hughes, who hailed her as "the first of stage reformers." The language used is straightforward and unaffected, occasionally employing colloquial contractions like "'em" for "them," which became popular during the
334:, was performed at the Theatre Royal and published in May of the same year, with a dedication to Lady Piers. According to Dr. Birch, Trotter had formed an early and close friendship with Lady Piers. Later in the same year, her third tragedy,
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approached her to assist him in compiling a collection of her works. Although Trotter agreed to the project, she died before the publication could be completed. As a result, Birch posthumously published a two-volume collection titled
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rejoinder. Although "Vindication of Mr. Locke's Christian Principles from the Injurious Imputations of Dr. Holdsworth" remained unpublished due to the reluctance of booksellers, it was eventually included in her collected works.
340:, was performed at Drury Lane and published in August. It was dedicated to Lord Halifax, and a set of verses by Lady Piers was included, inscribed "To the excellent Mrs. Catherine Trotter." In May 1702, Trotter wrote her
563:, near Morpeth. Trotter was buried alongside her husband and youngest daughter in Longhorsley. Their tomb bore an inscription derived from Proverbs 31:31, altered to read, "Let their own works praise them in the gates."
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fatherless daughters. The elder daughter married Dr Inglis, a medical officer who served with the Duke of Marlborough in his military campaigns and later became the army's physician-general.
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293:, which likely sparked or solidified Congreve's interest in her literary pursuits. Congreve's published letter to her indicates their prior acquaintance.
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in verse under the collective names of the Nine Muses. As a result, she received praise and was addressed as a "muse" by a group of admiring poets.
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her friend, Dr. Sharp, the archdeacon of Northumberland, on the subject matter. The correspondence lasted from August 8, 1743, to October 2, 1747.
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and the Duke of York, who valued his distinguished service. In 1683, Captain Trotter participated in the demolition of
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