Diaries of Edward Lawson of Redesdale Cottage, for 1850, 1863, and 1864

This material is held atUniversity of Leeds Special Collections

  • Reference
    • GB 206 MS 1664
  • Dates of Creation
    • 1850-1864
  • Name of Creator
  • Language of Material
    • English
  • Physical Description
    • 3 vols Bound in red leather with a "wallet" style pocket at the front

Scope and Content

The diary entries are recorded in the 1850, 1863 and 1864 editions of The Newcastle memorandum-book and register of the northern counties, which was printed in account-book format. The entries often include a record of game shot

Administrative / Biographical History

Edward Lawson was a land agent. He lived at Redesdale Cottage in Horsley, Morpeth, in Northumberland. In 1828 he married his wife, Rebecca, who died in 1866

Access Information

Access is unrestricted

Acquisition Information

Bought from Quaritch (Phillips sale, 9 November 2001)

Note

In English

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