GB 0120 MSS.1378-1379
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c.1750
The main part of these manuscripts is a translation into English of part of the published account of de Bruin's travels. There is also a transcription of a small portion of Sir John Chardin's travels. The first volume is signed by Joseph Smith, probably Joseph Smith whose biographical details are noted under the appropriate heading, and some of the manuscripts are in his hand.
Bruin , Cornelis , de , 1652-1719 , traveller Chardin , Sir , John , 1643-1713 , Knight , jewel merchant and traveller Smith , Joseph , [1710]-1776 , civil lawyer