A manuscript volume, 1750-1758, compiled by Henry Young, perhaps of Tregaron, Cardiganshire, containing commonplace entries including notes on astronomy, astrology, physiology, weather lore (ff. 1 verso-3 verso) and Biblical and historical material, amongst which are extracts from R. B., The History of the nine worthies of the world (London: printed for Nath. Crouch..., 1687, STC C7337). Also included are model letters, extracts from poems by John Gay (ff. 6 verso, 30) and Alexander Pope (ff. 33 verso-35), valentines and other verse, medical and cookery recipes and recipes for ink and gilding, together with many related drawings and decorations in ink and polychrome.
Commonplace book
This material is held atNational Library of Wales / Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru
- Reference
- GB 210 NLW MS 23702A.
- Alternative Id.(alternative) vtls004018838(alternative) (WLABNL)P1Saan0000015815(alternative) (WlAbNL)0000018838
- Dates of Creation
- 1750-1758
- Name of Creator
- Language of Material
- English.
- Physical Description
- i, 73 ff. (ff. 30 verso-33, 40-42 blank) ; 165 x 195 mm.
Tawed leather covers over boards, perhaps by Henry Young; front cover extended to form triangular wrap with tying thong; geometric design in ink and polychrome on front and back covers.
- Location
- ARCH/MSS (GB0210)
Scope and Content
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Acquisition Information
Ted Few; London; Purchase; November 1997; B1997/42.
Note
Title based on contents.
Preferred citation: NLW MS 23702A.
Alternative Form Available
Text
Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements
Folios excised between ff. 23 and 24, 59 and 60, 62 and 63; damaged in places, and repaired with some loss of text at NLW.
Archivist's Note
May 2009.
Description revised by Rhys Morgan Jones;
Conditions Governing Use
Usual copyright laws apply.
Custodial History
Signature of Henry Young passim; 'Tregaron' and 'Aberystwich' on f. i. Correspondence from seller denotes provenance to be Tristram Jellinek.
Additional Information
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