Quirin Couchot fonds. [1808-1813].

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Quirin Couchot fonds. [1808-1813].

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The fonds consists of a photocopy of Couchot's diary, 1808-1813, which includes recipes, poems, and an essay. Also included are copies of letters and documents which were enclosed. The original diary is in the possession of the donor of this fonds.

1 cm of textual records.

University of Victoria Libraries, UVic

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University of Victoria Libraries, UVic

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