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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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Sarah Bulkeley commonplace book, 1797-1821 (inclusive)

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

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Thomas Peachey recipe book, 1794-1824 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume (+ 1 booklet, 13 leaves)
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A parchment covered volume comprising recipes for sauces, ketchups, and vinegars by Thomas Peachey spanning thirty years from 1794-1824.

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J. G. Reynolds receipt book, 1806-1833 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume
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This volume spans the years from 1806 to 1833 and comprises the receipts of payments made by James G. Reynolds to various merchants, professionals, grocers, doctors, masons, and builders.

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Quack recipe book, 1788-1809 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume (+ 1 leaf)
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A volume comprising medicinal remedies and formulas compiled by James Woodhouse during the years from 1788 to circa 1790.

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Joanna Hodgkinson's receipt book, 1768-1829 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume (+ 11 leaves)
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A volume containing culinary and medicinal recipes written and collected by Joanna Hodgkinson of Sheffield, Yorkshire, spanning the years from 1768 to 1829.

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George R. Dearborn commonplace book, 1805-1806 (inclusive)

Extent:
.1 linear feet (1 volume)
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George R. Dearborn was a supercargo on the ship Commerce and was in Mocha, Yemen in 1806. This commonplace book probably documents his voyage to Mocha, which likely started in Charleston, South Carolina, in February, 1805; and made stops in Antwerp in June and Batavia in November. The volume contains excerpts from readings, recipes, trivia, a dictionary of Arabic to English words, a diary entry, a list of ships leaving Mocha from 1805 to 1806, and a list of expenses incurred during the trip.

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C.M. Jones recipe book, circa 1805

Extent:
1 volume
Abstract:
This volume was written and compiled around 1805 by C.M. Jones, who likely lived in England. This volume contains 22 recipes attributed to numerous individuals known to Jones. Of the recipes, nine are for wines, five are culinary, and eight are for household products.

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