A memorial diary kept by Elizabeth Carey (née Dobree), wife of Captain Philip Melvill, Lieutenant Governor of Pendennis Castle, 1803-1808
File
MS. Eng. e. 3859
Held in our offsite storage facility
Includes:
- (fols. 1-53) memorial devoted to Elizabeth's second son Peter who died aged 12 on 12 Apr 1803
- (fols. 53-67) memorial by the Rev. Thomas Biddulph devoted to his oldest daughter Ann, who died aged 14 in Sep. 1806
- (fols. 68-76) memorial devoted to Elizabeth's oldest son John, who died aged 19 on 11 Jul 1808
Dates
- Creation: 1803-1808
Extent
92 Leaves
Language of Materials
- English
Shelfmark
MS. Eng. e. 3859
Separated Materials
Loose leaves removed from the volume are now MS. Eng. c. 7903, fols. 50-62.
Physical Facet
Binding: Sheepskin with blind floral border and brass catches.
Creator
- From the Collection: Carey | Elizabeth | 1770-1845 | wife of Philip Melvill, Lt Governor of Pendennis Castle (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository
Contact:
Weston Library
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Oxford OX1 3BG United Kingdom
specialcollections.enquiries@bodleian.ox.ac.uk
Weston Library
Broad Street
Oxford OX1 3BG United Kingdom
specialcollections.enquiries@bodleian.ox.ac.uk