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Richard Cockin and Ellen Clare Pearson commonplace books
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Title
Richard Cockin and Ellen Clare Pearson commonplace books, 1786-1829.
Physical Description
4 items
Language
English
Notes
Each volume is bound in contemporary paper wrappers.
In English.
Provenance
Purchased from A. R. Heath on the James Marshall and Marie-Louise Osborn Collection Fund, 2011.
Organization
Arranged chronologically.
Access and use
This material is open for research.
Biographical / Historical Note
Richard Cockin (1753-1845) was an English Quaker from Doncaster, Yorkshire. His granddaughter was Quaker poet Ellen Clare Pearson (active 1894).
Ellen Clare Pearson was an English Quaker poet. Her grandfather was Richard Cockin (1753-1845).
Summary
Four manuscript commonplace books, written by Richard Cockin and Ellen Clare Pearson. Three books were written by Cockin and contain: a memorial of Judith Hill; a copy of a letter from a member of the clergy to Patience Brayton of New England; copies of letters from Samuel Fothergill; writings pertaining to Indians of North America; and copies of verses. One book was written by Pearson and contains verses, prayers, and writings relating to Quaker women.
Format
Archives or Manuscripts
Added to Catalog
July 28, 2021
References
Richard Cockin and Ellen Clare Pearson Commonplace Books. James Marshall and Marie-Louise Osborn Collection, Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Yale University.
Cite as
Richard Cockin and Ellen Clare Pearson Commonplace Books. James Marshall and Marie-Louise Osborn Collection, Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Yale University.
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Commonplace books - Great Britain - 18th century.
Commonplace books - Great Britain - 19th century.
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