Diary of James Belcher

Scope and Content

A diary kept by James Belcher, a printer and bookseller of Birmingham, between 29 July and 25 October 1793, relating to his period of imprisonment in which he was sentenced for publishing Thomas Paine's 'Letter addressed to the addressers on the late proclamation' relating to the proclamation against seditious writings.

Administrative / Biographical History

James Belcher (fl 1793), printer and bookseller, of Birmingham

Access Information

Open. Access to all registered researchers.

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Custodial History

Former location: MSS 7/iii//11/2
Purchase reported in University Librarian's Annual Report 1966/1967

Personal Names