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David Fisher Day commonplace book and journal

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Description: This notebook contains David F. Day's research on Junius. It contains lists of a variety of works about Junius, his possible identity, those who may have known him, etc., often with annotation to the left side in different ink, stating "I have it," or "To be procured." The list of works continues chronologically off and on throughout, sometimes with summaries, and annotations. The notebook also includes notes about the different people who could have been Junius including Sir Philip Francis, Benjamin Franklin, and George Grenville. There are also additional notes, clippings, several loose letters by John Edmands of the Mercantile Library of Philadelphia, and a cabinet photograph of David F. Day.
Type: Manuscripts(Opens in new tab)
Production date: 1887-1892.
Call number: mssHM 84125
Creator: Day, David F(Opens in new tab)
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Correspondence regarding the identity of Junius

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This small group is made up of three letters pertaining to British writer Junius. The first letter is by Charles Lloyd to George Grenville (both of whom are suspected of being Junius), 1767 January 6; the second letter is by J. Lyttelton to William Roberts (Baron Thomas Lyttelton was also a possible Junius), 1771 November 29; and the third letter is by Edward Twisleton to William Thomas, 1870 October 25, and he writes about Baron Thomas Lyttelton and Junius.

mssHM 84126

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David Cox notebook

Manuscripts

The notebook contains David Cox's notes regarding his medical education and his experiences under the tutelage of Dr. Walter Buell. Along with medical notes, Cox records his thoughts, the weather, his travels, and poetry. There is also a note with a short history of Cox's family.

mssHM 74483

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David Wood letter to William J. Hiles

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An autograph, signed letter from David Wood, a member of the West Virginia 1st Cavalry Regiment; he is writing to a former member of the regiment, William J. Hiles. The letter is written from Camp Russell, Virginia, and contains news of many fellow soldiers in the regiment, some of whom have had horses shot out from under them or had been wounded in various battles; Wood also mentions some who have been ill and left the Army or have deserted. The letter is beginning to tear along the folds and there is an old repair along the top of the letter. Enclosed with the letter is the back only of a pictorial envelope.

mssHM 84102

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Henry David Thoreau journal fragment

Manuscripts

Manuscript (holograph) of a fragment of a journal entry by Henry David Thoreau describing autumn foliage.

mssHM 13191

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Commonplace book and journal

Manuscripts

The autograph manuscript contains short essays on political subjects and notes taken on a trip to Europe. The commonplace book includes quotes, short essays on various subjects, a genealogy of the Hatch family, and a list of "Vermont editions."

mssHM 41739-41740

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David Hockney : Grimms' fairy tales

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"In 1969 David Hockney made a series of prints to illustrate six fairy tales by the Brothers Grimm; a book was published the following year in a limited edition. Since then the etchings have been exhibited and admired throughout the world, and this exhibition will bring the works to audiences in Britain"--Page 3.

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