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Town Clerk's journal of bussiness done by himself in office: manuscript

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    Leaf from Captain Cook's journal May 3-6, 1770, containing the account of the discovery and naming of Botany Bay : manuscript ; engraved portraits, views and miniature

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    A bound volume with the journal leaf tipped in; also with engravings of portraits by William Hodges, John Webber and Nathaniel Dance of James Cook, Sir Joseph Banks and Botany Bay, proofs of engravings of the Copley Medal and a Nathaniel Hone miniature of Cook, on metal, and enameled. The volume is bound in a full red levant morocco with the title on the front cover: "The Only Surviving Leaf of Captain Cook's Journal Containing the Entries Relating to the Discovery and Naming of Botany Bay May 4th 5th & 6th 1770." Please note: In the passage referring to the naming of the bay, the words "Sting Ray Bay" have been deleted, and "Botanist Bay" written in.

    mssHM 965

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    Henry Lunt journal

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    A manuscript copy of the journal that Henry Lunt kept while serving as the assistant clerk of the pioneer company led by George Albert Smith (1817-1875), that journeyed from Salt Lake City, Utah to Parowan. Lunt gives such details as the names of those in the company, lists of their provisions, and a day to day account of their journey.

    mssHM 66417

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    James St. Aubyn journal

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    This manuscript journal was kept by James St. Aubyn from 1819 to 1859. The journal details his many visits to the theatre throughout the 1820s both in London and Paris; he mentions numerous actors, actresses, and productions. The journal also covers his many trips to the country to visit family and friends, as well as visits to the Continent to see his father. Included are mentions of Harriet Smithson Berlioz, R. W. Elliston, Maria Foote, Frances Maria Kelly, John Philip Kemble, John Liston, William Charles Macready, Daniel Terry, Charles Mayne Young, and others.

    mssHM 63181

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    Journal

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    Journal kept as a record of religious thoughts; New York City, New Rochelle, and elsewhere.

    mssHM 30501

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    Journal Critical & Miscellaneous

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    This journal kept by an anonymous individual from 1825-1831 records his or her daily religious and social activities. Note, a few of the pages have been removed.

    mssHM 80239

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    H. T. Scott journal

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    This journal is H.T. Scott's account of his overland journey to California. Most of the daily entries document he and his party distance traveled that day, and where they camped. Upon arriving at Sonora in the final entry, Scott writes, "We can get plenty here to eat we was very glad when we could see the town sum." Dated 1852, April 13 through August 23. Also included is a photocopied facsimile of the diary.

    mssHM 52095