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A commonplace book containing poetry and aphorisms, mostly in English, but with a few transcripts in French. Dated as being 'Finished July 26th 1811.'

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Caricatures satirizing the English, mainly for lacking refined taste in clothing or food. All are by anonymous artists, except for two prints from the series Le Suprème Bon Ton by Adrien-Pierre-François Godefroy. Three prints were published anonymously. Named publishers, all in Paris: Gault de St. Germain, and Martinet.

Scope and content Diaries describe the attempts of Hallet to secure European and British patents and government orders for the diving bell, "Nautilus," and his interest in the financing of an American transcontinental railroad in London and Paris; and include information relating to George M. Dallas, minister to England, and John Y. Mason, minister to France, and lengthy commentaries on London society and British politics. Also, miscellaneous correspondence, bills, reports, leases, stock lists, clippings,...

Scope and content Letters, receipts, promissory notes, and clippings by, to, or about Cobbett, with one portrait of him. Consists mainly of letters by Cobbett, many of them to Mr. Dean, James Gutsell, and Mr. Oldfield, giving detailed instructions on the management of Cobbett's farm and financial, publishing, and legal affairs. The letters include instructions and comments on personal, family, social, and political matters, and on matters of clothing as well. Letters concerning publishing have to do with the...