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John Riley Marsh commonplace book, 1829 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume (+ 1 photograph)
Abstract:
Commonplace book consisting of poems and songs kept by John Riley Marsh of Alvaston, Grange, Alvaston, Derbyshire, England written in 1829.

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Richard Fairbrother commonplace book, 1813-1834 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume
Abstract:
Volume comprising religious poems, elegies, songs, and excerpts compiled by Richard Fairbrother of Norfolk England, spanning the years from 1813 to 1834.

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Commonplace book, 1771-1791 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume
Abstract:
Unbound volume containg eighteenth-century poetical works and correspondence collected by an unknown compiler spanning the years from 1771-1791.

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Remembrancer of old friends, 1840-1869 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume (+ 5 leaves)
Abstract:
A volume containing copied poems and elegies with Christian themes handwritten by Eliza Maria Dalton from 1840-1869.

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Commonplace book, approximately 1813 to 1840 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume
Abstract:
Commonplace book containing copies and excerpts of eighteenth and nineteenth century poems and songs written between 1813 to 1840.

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Adelaide Horatio Seymour Spencer commonplace book, 1848-1851 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume
Abstract:
A volume comprising excerpts from the works read by Adelaide Horatio Seymour during the years from 1848 to 1851 providing a record of her reading interests with many contemporary titles included.

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Mary Ralph remembrance album, 1835-1855 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume
Abstract:
Mary Ralph's remembrance album focuses on religion from her time as a missionary for the Methodist Episcopal Church in Philadelphia, and New York City 1835-1855.

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Sarah Bulkeley commonplace book, 1797-1821 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume
Abstract:
A volume comprising poetry, excerpts, and quotations compiled by Sarah Bulkeley spanning the years from 1797 to 1821.

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Commonplace book, 1798 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume
Abstract:
A volume containing a collection of copied excerpts and quotations chiefly regarding the history of Great Britain, Rome, and the Byzantine Empire. The codex is written on 180 numbered pages by an unknown compiler. "Extracts 1798" is written on the spine.

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