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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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Ellen Turner commonplace book, 1847-1860 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume
Abstract:
A volume comprising copied passages, poems, and quotations along with dried flowers kept by Ellen Turner spanning the years from 1847 to 1860.

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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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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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Recipe book, 1804-1844 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume
Abstract:
Handwritten recipe book by an unnamed author probably from Scotland. The recipes span the years from 1804 to 1844. The volume is comprised of culinary recipes, a few medicinal remedies, and two copied letters.

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