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William Bray (ed.) : Life of John Evelyn

From the 1806-1840 Commonplace book of an unknown reader. Transcription of 'Extract from the Life of John Evelyn Esq published by (and edited) William Bray Esq., Fellow and treasurer of the Society of Antiquaries in London. 1819 - ' and beginning '"July 7th 1656. I began my journey to see some parts of ye North East of England...' and ending with '"Jan. 1 1657. Having praised w. my family and celebrated ye anniversary, I spent some time in imploring God's blessing the yeare I was enterd into."'

Century: 1800-1849     Reader/Listener/Group: anon      Print: Book

William Bray : Life of John Evelyn

From the 1806-1840 Commonplace book of an unknown reader. Transcribed a letter from 'Mr Evelyn to Mr Pepys, Wotton August 9 1700', beginning, 'The confirmation of your health under your own hand, and that I still live in your esteem revives me...'

Century: 1800-1849     Reader/Listener/Group: C.M.G. [anon]      Print: Book

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