[Commonplace book] / Mary Ann May. 1821-1876.

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[Commonplace book] / Mary Ann May. 1821-1876.

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A commonplace book kept by Mary Ann May beginning August 1821, with many entries in the 1820's, and continuing into the 1870's. Includes, on a leaf near the end, a family register for Mary Ann May and Ryland Fletcher and their children; Mary Ann's own death is listed. Another leaf lists the births of Mary Ann's siblings and most of their deaths. Most entries are verses and poems with a sentimental or religious message. The inscriber usually signs and dates the entry; author attribution is often included. Some may be original contributions. The book is bound in marbled boards, half leather and with her name in gilt on a leather label on the front. Quoted among many other authors are Sarah Josepha Hale and Mrs. Hemans.

[136] p. ; 25 cm.

University of Wisconsin - Madison, General Library System

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University of Wisconsin - Madison, General Library System

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May, Mary Ann, 1802-1876.

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Mary Ann May married Ryland Fletcher in 1829, who became Lieutenant Governor and Governor of Vermont in the 1850's. They had 3 children. Some modern genealogical information with the volume. From the description of [Commonplace book] / Mary Ann May. 1821-1876. (University of Wisconsin - Madison, General Library System). WorldCat record id: 761210601 ...

Cairns Collection of American Women Writers

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