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Diary of Elizabeth Carey

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A memorial diary kept by Elizabeth Carey (née Dobree), wife of Captain Philip Melvill, Lieutenant Governor of Pendennis Castle.

Dates

  • Creation: 1803-1808

Extent

0.10 Linear metres (2 boxes)

Language of Materials

  • English

Full range of shelfmarks:

MS. Eng. c. 7903, fols. 50-62; MS. Eng. e. 3859

Collection ID (for staff)

CMD ID 6539

Abstract

A memorial diary kept by Elizabeth Carey (née Dobree), wife of Captain Philip Melvill, Lieutenant Governor of Pendennis Castle.

Biographical / Historical

Elizabeth Carey, née Dobree, (1770-1845) was the wife of Captain Philip Melvill, Lieutenant Governor of Pendennis Castle.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Purchased from Ken Spelman, 7 Oct. 2010.

Title
Catalogue of Diary of Elizabeth Carey
Status
Published
Date
EAD version 2024
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Edition statement
First edition

Repository Details

Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository

Contact:
Weston Library
Broad Street
Oxford OX1 3BG United Kingdom