The common place book of / Mr. David Richardson Newcastle with lucubrations by Jno. Bell, 1765-1772.

1 v. ; 18 x 25 cm.

English

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Manuscript volume containing of extracts from various authors in poetry and prose, mainly mid18th century, in a single hand. Selections are frequently didactic or patriotic and include "On Defamation," "On Amusement," "On an Atheist," "To every indepenedent Briton," and an "Ode to Liberty." There are at least two funeral placards pasted in.

August 08, 2005

David Richardson, The Common Place Book of Mr. David Richardson Newcastle. James Marshall and Marie-Louise Osborn Collection, Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Yale University.

David Richardson, The Common Place Book of Mr. David Richardson Newcastle. James Marshall and Marie-Louise Osborn Collection, Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Yale University.

Commonplace books.