Harris, Joshua

Scope and Content

An item, entitled A serious essay to establish that first principle of religion , addressed by the author (probably Harris) to 'the candid and judicious reader.' The manuscript discourse is inscribed on the inside of the front wrapper 'Joshua Harris the elder. A gift to Joshua Harris the younger 1786'.

Administrative / Biographical History

No information was available at the time of compilation.

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Archivist's Note

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Custodial History

Given per Miss Patricia Whitehead by Mrs. D. Saxby. The document was found in a piece of furniture bought in Sevenoaks Market c 1946.

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