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Diary of Edmund Dewes, servant

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MS. Eng. misc. d. 213
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Diary of Edmund Dewes, servant [possibly to a member of the D'Ewes (later Granville) family of Wellesbourne, Warws.], 'A short journal [of travels with his master] describing the customs & maners of the countrys of France, Flanders, Germany, Switzerland, Savoy & Italy', 1776.

(fols. 208-76) are blank.

Dates

  • Creation: 1776

Extent

276 Leaves

Language of Materials

  • English

Preferred Citation

Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. Eng. misc. d. 213, fols. 1-2]

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Shelfmark:

MS. Eng. misc. d. 213

Collection ID (for staff)

CMD ID 17488

Abstract

Diary of Edmund Dewes, servant

Biographical / Historical

Edmund Dewes was a servant, possibly to a member of the D'Ewes (later Granville) family of Wellesbourne, Warwickshire (1709-1849).

Custodial History

Bookplate of 'Calwich Library', of the Granvilles of Calwich Abbey, Staffs., 19th cent.; ownership inscription of the Rev. Gray Granville.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Given by Bernard Granville, 1930.

Physical Facet

19th-century half calf, marbled boards

Title
Diary of Edmund Dewes, servant
Status
Published
Date
EAD version 2019 by Alice Whichelow
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

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