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- [1810-1826] (Creation)
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1 volume containing 126 leaves
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GB 0096 MS 524 [1810-1826] Collection (fonds) 1 volume containing 126 leaves Faithwaite , Henry , fl 1810-1826 , farmer
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Bought from W.A. Myers, Ltd in 1960.
Account and memoranda book relating to a farm in Lancashire, including details of servants' wages. An inscription at the end of the manuscript reads 'Elizabeth Coulston Book 1779'. Apart from this the manuscript is written in one hand throughout, probably that of Henry Faithwaite of Littledale, Caton, Lancashire.
Single item.
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English
6" x 3¾". Original vellum cover with clasp.
Collection level description.
Victoria County History, Lancashire, VIII.
Compiled by Sarah Aitchison as part of the RSLP AIM25 Project. Compiled in compliance with General International Standard Archival Description, ISAD(G), second edition, 2000; National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997. Aug 2001 Accounting Agriculture Caton England Europe Faithwaite , Henry , fl 1810-1824 , farmer Finance Financial administration Lancashire UK Western Europe London
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Bought from W.A. Myers, Ltd in 1960.
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Account and memoranda book relating to a farm in Lancashire, including details of servants' wages. An inscription at the end of the manuscript reads 'Elizabeth Coulston Book 1779'. Apart from this the manuscript is written in one hand throughout, probably that of Henry Faithwaite of Littledale, Caton, Lancashire.
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Single item.
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Access to the items in the collection is unrestricted for the purpose of private study and personal research within the controlled environment and restrictions of the Library's Palaeography Room. Access to archive collections may be restricted under the Freedom of Information Act. Please contact the University Archivist for details.
Conditions governing reproduction
Copies may be made, subject to the condition of the original. Copying must be undertaken by the Palaeography Room staff, who will need a minimum of 24 hours to process requests.
Language of material
- English
Script of material
- Latin
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English
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Compiled in compliance with General International Standard Archival Description, ISAD(G), second edition, 2000; National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997.
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- English