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Patten, Thomas, 1714-1790,. Copy of letter from Thomas Patten to Samuel Johnson, September 4, 1781 [manuscript], 1819.

Title: Copy of letter from Thomas Patten to Samuel Johnson, September 4, 1781 [manuscript], 1819.

Patten mentions passing through Stratford and paying his "tribute of gratitude and reverence to the tomb of our first original poet, as well as to his statue and picture." Makes reference to Corbett's verse about Burbage's portrayal of Richard III. Citation "G.M. April 1819, p. 291" suggests that Harwood made his copy from the Gentleman's magazine publication of this letter.

ArchivalResource: 2 leaves ; 19 x 12 cm.

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Erdeswicke, Sampson, d. 1603. A view of Staffordshire, containing the antiquities of the said county, [ca. 1710-1730].

Title: A view of Staffordshire, containing the antiquities of the said county, [ca. 1710-1730].

Manuscript, in at least three hands, of a substantially complete version of the text of Erdeswicke's survey of Staffordshire, first published in 1844. Some of the original tables and lists, such as the list of bishops, contain additional information which brings the work current to the first quarter of the 18th century.

ArchivalResource: 1 v. (442 p.) ; 30 x 20 cm.

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Letters of Samuel Johnson, LL.D., collected and edited by George Birkbeck Hill, extra-illustrated, 1413-1900 (inclusive), 1775-1839 (bulk).

Title: Letters of Samuel Johnson, LL.D., collected and edited by George Birkbeck Hill, extra-illustrated, 1413-1900 (inclusive), 1775-1839 (bulk).

Printed books with hundreds of inserted manuscripts and prints relating to the text, compiled and bound by collector Robert Borthwick Adam.

ArchivalResource: 10 volumes (2.5 linear ft.)

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Harwood Family Buzzard Island papers, 1652-1842 (majority 1801-1821)

Title: Harwood Family Buzzard Island papers

The Harwood Family Buzzard Island Papers date from 1652 to 1919, though the bulk of the items date from 1801 to 1821. They consist of receipts, deeds, land plats, and other financial and legal documents relating to the acquisition and sale of Buzzard Island, as well as other properties owned by Richard Harwood. Also in the collection are unrelated financial and legal documents concerning properties in Frederick County, MD, and Frederick County, VA, Martinsburg, WV and other areas. One of these properties is “Glengary” in West Virginia purchased by Elisha Boyd (1796-1841) a well-known Martinsburg, WV lawyer. The undated newspaper article refers to Marsh Market, which existed in Baltimore, MD, in the late 18th century until 1904 when it burned down.

ArchivalResource: 55 items

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G.W. Webb: Index to Thomas Harwood's, Alumni Etonenses, 1904

Title: G.W. Webb: Index to Thomas Harwood's Alumni Etonenses 1904

ArchivalResource: 1 volume

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