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1. Add MS 78514 A-F

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Add MS 78514 A-F
Title:
EVELYN PAPERS. Vol. CCCXLVII A-F. Journal of Sir John Evelyn, 1st Bart.; 1713-1734. Autograph. The journal is entered into a series of notebooks of different sizes and kinds. The uniform handwriting suggests that it was fair copied and perhaps expanded after the event from notes made at the time. The contents mainly concern journeys, sight-seeing (especially houses and gardens), social and family events and some references to public events. Formerly Evelyn MS 248. (A, C-F in one case; ...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1713-1734
Extent:
6 items

2. Add MS 78519 A-C

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Add MS 78519 A-C
Title:
EVELYN PAPERS. Vol. CCCLII A-C. Notebooks purportedly by an anonymous London merchant who is also the owner of the manor of Lees in Surrey, but apparently compiled for use in the teaching of book-keeping; 1697-1700. Fair copies, chiefly in a single unidentified hand. The additions to the second volume suggest that they may have been connected with the education of Sir John Evelyn, 1st Bart. Formerly Evelyn MS 194 (Add. MS 78519 C) and unnumbered.
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1697-1700
Extent:
3 items

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