(Rev. Laurence William, rector of Peper Harow near Godalming and Alfold, author of two assize sermons and, "Hambledon, a descriptive poem, with other miscellaneous poems 1860", 1777-1862) Account Book, autograph manuscript, 174pp. excluding blanks, in at least two hands (mostly in LW Eliot's hand, and the other probably Thomas and Edward Eliot), ruled in red throughout, a few reverse entries, some ff. excised, 2ff. with small tears, slightly browned, with an 18th century manuscript inventory: "Inventory of part of late Mr Foulkes's Goods &c" (possibly connected to John Foulkes (1764-1821), of Elstead, attorney (known for defending William Godwin , tears along folds, loosely inserted, original vellum, slightly soiled and yellowed, sm. 4to, 1779-81, 1789 & 1802-17. *** Entries include: "1811... Paid Nichols/Bookseller Farnham/ £8 15s"; "January 15 1816 Horse 6d... Stockings 2/8? - John 5/Cobbett 2/6d 10s 8d"; "1808 March Paid Lord Midleton [owner of Peper Harow estate] for half a pipe of port wine £49 8s 6d½d"; "1808 Expences incurred previous to & on entering the parsonage at Peper Harow." Places mentioned including: Peper Harow, Shackleford, Eashing, Godalming, Guildford, Hambledon (Surrey), Alfold, Moor park (home of the Temple family and Jonathan Swift), Henley Park (family home of Mrs Eliot), Chiddingfold, London, Portsmouth etc.
(Rev. Laurence William, rector of Peper Harow near Godalming and Alfold, author of two assize sermons and, "Hambledon, a descriptive poem, with other miscellaneous poems 1860", 1777-1862) Account Book, autograph manuscript, 174pp. excluding blanks, in at least two hands (mostly in LW Eliot's hand, and the other probably Thomas and Edward Eliot), ruled in red throughout, a few reverse entries, some ff. excised, 2ff. with small tears, slightly browned, with an 18th century manuscript inventory: "Inventory of part of late Mr Foulkes's Goods &c" (possibly connected to John Foulkes (1764-1821), of Elstead, attorney (known for defending William Godwin , tears along folds, loosely inserted, original vellum, slightly soiled and yellowed, sm. 4to, 1779-81, 1789 & 1802-17. *** Entries include: "1811... Paid Nichols/Bookseller Farnham/ £8 15s"; "January 15 1816 Horse 6d... Stockings 2/8? - John 5/Cobbett 2/6d 10s 8d"; "1808 March Paid Lord Midleton [owner of Peper Harow estate] for half a pipe of port wine £49 8s 6d½d"; "1808 Expences incurred previous to & on entering the parsonage at Peper Harow." Places mentioned including: Peper Harow, Shackleford, Eashing, Godalming, Guildford, Hambledon (Surrey), Alfold, Moor park (home of the Temple family and Jonathan Swift), Henley Park (family home of Mrs Eliot), Chiddingfold, London, Portsmouth etc.
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