Diary of William Smart, of Westminster, afterwards of Shields
MS. Rawl. A. 299, fol. 1
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Title
Diary of William Smart, of Westminster, afterwards of Shields
Shelfmark
MS. Rawl. A. 299, fol. 1
Summary
The entries are very short, seldom exceeding one line on each day. From many of them it appears that the writer was a money lender. He reached the age of 74 on 24 Nov 1677; his wife's death is entered on 23 Jan in that year; and his family at the time comprised in the diary consisted of one son, Peter.
Date
from 21 Dec 1666 to 20 Mar 1678
Language
English
Physical extent
1 item
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Collection contents
Rawlinson A: English History
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Diary of William Smart, of Westminster, afterwards of Shields
