Essex (England)
Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Found in 2 Records:
Adversaria. The Common-Place-Book, by Robert Courthope Sims
Collection — Volume 1
Call Number: MS B40
Overview
Commonplace book, or a volume created to compile knowledge, kept by Robert Courthope Sims of Essex, England.
Dates:
approximately 1755-1769 or later
Joseph Compton autobiography and detailed financial accounts of his life as rector of Holland, Essex, England
Collection — Volume 1
Call Number: MS E70
Overview
Autobiography and personal records of Joseph Compton, born 1698. The volume includes detailed personal accounts of income and outgoing monies (including building accounts with plans), dating from 1724-1743; information regarding servants (agreements to serve, wages, perks, characters), dating from 1726-1753; a catalogue of Roman medals and coins (priced), collected in 1719-1735; a catalog of books or sermons; as well as records regarding tithes and other matters to do with Great Holland...
Dates:
approximately 1730-1754