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Great Britain -- History -- 1714-1837

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Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:

Burney family collection

 Collection
Call Number: OSB MSS 3
Abstract:

The collection contains correspondence of several members of the Burney family, particularly Charles Burney (1726-1814); his children Charles Burney, D. D. (1757-1817), Fanny Burney (1752-1840), and Susanna Burney Philips; and Charles Burney IV (1815-1907). Other major correspondents include Alexandre d'Arblay, William Bewley, Peter Paul Dobree, George Isaac Huntingford, John Kaye, Hester Lynch Piozzi, Thomas Twining, and John Young.

Dates: 1767-1903, bulk 1790-1825
Found in: Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Burney family collection

Archibald Smith Foord papers

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Call Number: MS 136
Abstract: Correspondence, manuscripts, teaching materials, research notes, speeches, printed matter, and a small amount of family correspondence comprise the papers of Archibald Foord. Nearly half the papers consist of note cards, research materials and manuscripts, primarily on British history. Included is the complete manuscript of: His Majesty's Opposition, 1714-1830 (published in 1964). Another large segment of the papers reflects Foord's teaching career at Yale and includes class notes,...
Dates: 1926-1968
Found in: Manuscripts and Archives > Archibald Smith Foord papers

Sir William Lee family papers

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Call Number: OSB MSS 52
Abstract: The papers, most of which date from the lifetime of Sir William Lee, consist of personal and official correspondence, notes, memoranda, household accounts and financial papers, records of court cases, and other documents. Family correspondents include Lee's brothers Sir George and Thomas Lee; his brother-in-law, William Melmoth, and his son William. William's letters describe student life at Wadham College, Oxford and Clare College, Cambridge. Subsequent letters detail William's Grand Tour...
Dates: 1588-1814, bulk 1710-1754
Found in: Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Sir William Lee family papers

Osborn Manuscript Files

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Call Number: OSB MSS FILE
Abstract:

The Osborn Manuscript Files contain single, unbound manuscripts and small groups of manuscripts acquired for the Osborn Collection from various sources at various times.

Dates: 14th - 20th century
Found in: Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Osborn Manuscript Files

Ralph Payne, Baron Lavington family papers

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Call Number: OSB MSS 138
Abstract:

The papers document the West Indian portions of the economic fortunes and political career of the sugar planter and politician Ralph Payne, first Baron Lavington.

Dates: 1679-1855, bulk 1730-1790
Found in: Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Ralph Payne, Baron Lavington family papers