Form: Codices (bound manuscripts) / Year: <span class="from" data-blrl-begin="1800">1800</span> to <span class="to" data-blrl-end="1849">1849</span> - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

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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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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Harbor shipping records, 1813-1823 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: A volume listing the arrival of ships, probably at Boston Harbor spanning ten years from 1813 to 1823. Ships are entered by date of arrival.

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Benjamin S. Stivers commonplace book, 1836-1844 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: A volume with worn covers consisting of poems and prose by Benjamin S. Stivers spanning the years from 1836 to 1843.

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John Wilson account book, 1849-1899 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume (+ 1 photograph, 3 leaves)
Abstract:: An account book kept by John Wilson who lived in Troutbeck and Windermere, Westmorland, England spanning the years from 1849 to 1899. The volume comprises Wilson's recorded business transactions with clients. Wilson's records suggest he was probably a literary agent, editor, and stationer. He was paid for editing, writing, arranging, and printing and was employed by newspapers such as the Kendal Times and the Lake Herald and writers including George Augustus Sala and Eliza Winstanley. Bound at the end of the volume is Reynold's astrological and prophetic almanack for 1849 on sixteen printed pages.

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Alexander Henry Wylie diary, 1832-1833 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume (+ 2 leaves)
Abstract:: Volume containing the travel diary of Alexander Henry Wylie's journies through Europe and Havana, Cuba. The diary spans the years from 1832 to 1833.

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Maberly family diaries, 1817-1870 (inclusive)

Extent:: 5 volumes
Abstract:: Small collection of family diaries comprises five volumes written by two authors, presumably father and son Charles Hensley Maberly and Alexander Cahill Maberly. The first four volumes were written in French by Charles Hensley spanning the years from 1817 to 1821. The fifth volume was written by Alexander Cahill Maberly in 1870 during a European tour.

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Samuel Skevington formulary, 1836-1874 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume (+ 8 leaves)
Abstract:: This volume is a compilation of medicinal, household, and veterinary formulas and preparations written and compiled by Samuel Skevington spanning the years from 1836-1874.

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Writghtsville and York Railroad Company contracts and receipts, 1836-1837 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: An oversize volume comprising the contracts and receipts of payment for the construction of the Wrightsville to York Railroad line spanning one year from 1836 to 1837.

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William Fenney recipe and receipt book, 1803-1830 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: A volume comprising recipes and receipts of payment records kept by William Fenney spanning the years from 1803-1830.

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A catalogue of the library of the United Service Museum : Middle Scotland Yard, London, 1836-1841 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: A printed library catalog with interleaved blanks is the house copy of the United Service Museum as part of the Royal United Service Institution. The volume has copious annotated bibliographic entries on the printed pages and interleaved blanks to accommodate additions to the library. The volume was in use from the years 1836 to 1841

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Lord Charles Townshend inventory, 1829-1834 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: A volume containing the inventory of one of Lord and Lady Charles Townshend's homes either Cavendish Square or Raynham Hill. The inventory spans the years from 1829 to 1834.

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Recipe book, 1815-1842 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: An oblong volume comprising culinary, medicinal, and household recipes by and unknown compiler who probably lived in Derbyshire, England. The recipes were written between the years 1815 and 1842.

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J. M. Pemberton recipe book, 1840-1892 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume (+ 7 leaves)
Abstract:: An oversize volume comprised of culinary and household recipes spanning the years from 1840 to 1892 created by J. M. Pemberton of Leeds, England.

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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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Emma Higgins Samson recipe book, 1821-1841 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: A volume comprised of handwritten culinary, medicinal, and household recipes by Emma Higgins Samson. The recipes were written from the years spanning 1821 to 1841 probably in England

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Joshua Porter receipt book, Kaighnton, N.J., 1821-1841 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
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John R. Stam receipt book, 1799-1804 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: A volume comprising receipts of payment made by innkeeper John R. Stam to various people and companies in Philadelphia spanning the years from 1799 to 1804.

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Medicinal recipe book, 1822-1824 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: A volume comprising medicinal remedies for a variety of ailments compiled by an unnamed author probably from Lindley, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, England spanning the years from 1822 to 1824.

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Recipe book, 1824-1871 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: A volume comprised of culinary and wine recipes written by and unnamed author in England spanning the years from 1824 to 1871.

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Edmund Bayley pharmaceutical recipe book, circa 1830s-1872 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volumes
Abstract:: Edmund Bayley was a chemist working in London, England, from at least 1839 to 1870. This volume, entitled "Edm. Bayley Process Book," contains 390 recipes for remedies for medical conditions and veterinary conditions, as well as some cosmetic and personal care products and household recipes.

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John Mitchell journal, circa 1818-1834 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: This journal documents John Mitchell's intimate thoughts on death, depression, and vaccination.

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

Extent:: .1 linear feet (1 volume)
Abstract:: 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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Recipe book, 1832-1868 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume (+ 11 leaves)
Abstract:: Volume containing handwritten culinary recipes and medicinal remedies spanning the years from 1832 to 1868.

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Recipe book, 1838-1862 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: A small red volume kept by Samuel William Clay (1816-1884) fo England. The book is comprised chiefly of medicinal receipes and remedies for various ailments. There are some cookery and household recipes included.

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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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Thomas Peachey recipe book, 1794-1824 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume (+ 1 booklet, 13 leaves)
Abstract:: 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
Abstract:: 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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James Smith Terry clippings scrapbook, 1782-1812 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: Volume comprised of clippings from English newspapers created by James Terry Smith spanning the years from 1782 to 1812.

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Book of memorandums and commentaries, 1839-1841 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: A volume comprising the diary entries of Philadelphian William Dickinson spanning the years 1839-1941.

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Order book, 1848-1850 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: A volume comprising orders taken by an unknown Philadelphia sign-painting company spanning the years 1848-1850. Small sketches depicting the painted signage are drawn by some of the orders.

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Receipt book, 1831-1879 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: An oversize volume comprising a compilation of veterinary, medicinal, household, and culinary recipes spanning the years 1831 to 1879 and over two generations of the Sandford family.

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Day book, 1826-1839 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume (+ 32 leaves)
Abstract:: A volume comprising the daily transactions of the sales and expenses of Potter's Catholicon created by W. W. Potter. The daily accounting in the volume by agent and druggist Thomas E. Potter spans the years from 1826 to 1839.

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Quack recipe book, 1788-1809 (inclusive)

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

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Payment receipt book and recipe book, 1839-1874 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume (+ 2 leaves)
Abstract:: A volume comprised of payment records for School District No. 2 in Randolph Township, Portage County, Ohio and recipes along with some household accounts. The school district records are written in several hands on the first ten leaves of the volume and span the years from 1839 to 1851. The remainder of the volume comprises recipes and household accounts of the Austin family.

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

Extent:: 1 volume (+ 11 leaves)
Abstract:: 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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Uhler family pharmaceutical recipe book, 1848-1883 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume (+ 2 leaves)
Abstract:: A volume comprised of pharmaceutical formulas written by members of the Uhler family in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, spanning the years from 1848 to 1883. The formulas in the volume were written for medicinal and household purposes.

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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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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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M. A. Inglis recipe book, 1833-1866 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: A volume containing the culinary recipes of M. A. Inglis, probably of England spanning the years 1833 to 1866. There are a few recipes for prescriptions, toiletries, and household items.

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Quarterly returns as disbursing agent & as collector of customs: also emolument accounts quarterly to secretary of treasury and commissioner of customs, also annual statement to the 1st comptroller of the treasury, list of public property annually to the 1st comptroller, 1849-1853 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: A volume of accouting records kept by Nathaniel G. Marshall (1812-1882) during his position as collector of customs for the Port of York, Maine spanning the years from 1849 to 1853.

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Henry H. Kelley recipe book, 1840-1875 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume (+ 27 leaves)
Abstract:: This volume contains a collection of pharmaceutical formulas and recipes compiled and written by druggist and chemist Henry H. Kelley spanning the years from 1840 to 1875.

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John Hall notebook, 1766-1810 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: John Hall of Waterbeach, England kept this volume of account notes and lists spanning the years from 1766 to 1810 with a majority of the entries written in the 1790s .

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Ludwig Arnold recipes for dyes and dyeing, 1836-1849 (inclusive)

Extent:: 2 volumes (+ 8 leaves)
Abstract:: Two paper-covered volumes containing recipes, instructions, and ingredients for dyeing fabrics, cloth, and yarns kept by Ludwig Arnold of Nuremberg, Germany spanning the years from 1836 to 1849.

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Francis Mallaby logbooks for the ship Huntress, 1822-1825 (inclusive)

Extent:: 2 volumes
Abstract:: Two volumes containing journals kept by master Francis Mallaby for the ship the Huntress one of seven ships owned by New York tea merchants Thomas H. Smith and Sons. Volume 1 provides a record of a voyage from New York to Canton and the return trip spanning eleven months from June 3, 1822 to May 4, 1823. Volume 2 contains entries of a four-month return trip from Canton to New York from August 4 to December 12, 1824.

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Memoranda of a journey overland, with Mr. Melville and Mr. Bax, from Bombay to London by the Red Sea, Egypt, Malta, Sicily, Italy, Switzerland, and France, commencing from Bombay, November 7, 1822., 1822-1823 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: Volume containing the travel diary of William Hull (1778?-1840). The volume traces his journey from Bombay (Mumbai), India to London, England spanning eight months from November 7, 1822 to July 17, 1823.

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Medicinal and household recipe book, 1808-1834 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: An unbound volume comprised chiefly of a collection of medicinal recipes to alleviate or cure various ailments and diseases by an unknown compiler living in England. The recipes contained in the volume span the years from 1808 to 1834.

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A journal of a passage from Java Head to Salem on the Brig Leander: commanded by Charles Roundy, beginning December 25, 1825, kept by Elias Grant, 1825-1826 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: A logbook of the Brig Leander's return trip of its fourth voyage from Salem, Massachusetts to Canton and Manila, commanded by Captain Charles Roundy. The ship's log was kept by Elias Grant from December 25, 1825 to April 11, 1826.

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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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