Commonplace book, 1767.

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Commonplace book, 1767.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/147450526

This manuscript commonplace book was compiled by Richard Hewlett in 1767. In it, Hewlett has copied examples of poetry, riddles, bonds, indentures, deeds of gifts, hymn texts, promissory notes, Biblical scriptures, medicinal recipes, and numerous prayers, including the Lord's Prayer. One page contains the inscription "Richard Hewlett, His Book, Ye 23 Day 1767."

1 v [58] leaves ; 16 cm.

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Winterthur Library

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Hewlett, R. Tanner (Richard Tanner), 1865-1940

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Richard Hewlett was a student at the time this manuscript was compiled. He possibly lived in Queens County, NY. From the description of Commonplace book, 1767. (Winterthur Library). WorldCat record id: 147450526 Served in the New York Provincial Troops under Col. Oliver De Lancey in the French and Indian War. From the description of Orderly book, 1758. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 155450404 ...