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Essex (England)

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

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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