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Hill family commonplace book

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-03-020

Scope and Contents

This collection is comprised of the single volume commonplace book of an unidentified author by the last name of Hill. The volume includes extracts of "Extraordinary Escape" and a copied letter from the Bishop of London to George the Third at his accession to the Throne. It also includes extracts on various topics, including hypochondriacs, dependents, despair, death, spring, learning, poets, fiction, friends, pride, ambition, religion, retirement, adversity, affectation, and war.

Dates

  • Creation: 1769

Creator

Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research use.

Use Restrictions

Standard Federal Copyright Laws Apply (U.S. Title 17).

Biographical Note

This volume is attributed to an unknown member of the Hill family.

Extent

0.1 linear ft. (1 volume)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

This commonplace book is attributed to an unknown member of the Hill family, and includes extracts of "Extraordinary Escape" and a copied letter from the Bishop of London to George the Third at his accession to the Throne. It also includes extracts on various topics, including hypochondriacs, dependents, despair, death, spring, learning, poets, fiction, friends, pride, ambition, religion, retirement, adversity, affectation, and war.

Acquisition

Unknown.

Related Materials

  • HC.MC.975.11.010 Dillwyn & Hill family wills
  • HC.MC.955 Edward Wanton Smith papers

Processing Information

Processed by Kara Flynn; completed August, 2015.

Title
Hill family commonplace book, 1769
Author
Kara Flynn
Date
August, 2015
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
English

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