Maria Aufrère: Poetry Commonplace Book

This material is held atCambridge University Library

  • Reference
    • GB 12 MS Add.9353
  • Dates of Creation
    • 1795-1834 (Circa)
  • Name of Creator
  • Language of Material
    • English .
  • Physical Description
    • 1 volume(s) 1 volume

Scope and Content

Poems, some copies, but mostly original verse dedicated to family, friends and acquaintances. Included are poems by Caroline Aufrère, later Flavell (sister) (1798); and by George Aufrère (1796). There is also a presentation inscription in the volume, 'John W. Flavell from Mrs. Squires'.

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Acquisition Information

The volume has the ownership inscription of F.S. Blake; purchased 1995

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