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Notebooks of Alexander Chalmers

MSS. Eng. hist. e. 4-27

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Title

Notebooks of Alexander Chalmers

Shelfmark

MSS. Eng. hist. e. 4-27

Summary

Notebooks of Alexander Chalmers, containing literary references for the lives of well-known persons.

Date

1810

Language

English

Physical extent

1.20 Linear metres

24 boxes

Custodial history

With the armorial bookplate of Dr. John Lee of Hartwell, co. Bucks. (but without his name: the motto is Verum alque deceus) and MS. 491 in his collection: in the Hartwell sale (Edward D. Lee's books), Nov. 1888, lot 165.

Acquisition

The notebooks were bought from Messrs. Bull and Auvache on 11 April 1889, for £1 1s.

Subject

Biography

19th century

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Connections

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  • Chalmers, Alexander, 1759-1834

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