Janus: Commonplace Book of Religious Poetry

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Commonplace Book of Religious Poetry

Title	Commonplace Book of Religious Poetry
Reference	GBR/0012/MS Add.6664
Covering Dates	1750–1830 (Circa)
Extent and Medium	1 volume
Repository	Cambridge University Library, Department of Manuscripts and University Archives

Content and context

The volume was possibly compiled by the Clayton family of Sandybrook Hall, Ashbourne.

Commonplace collection containing religious poetry, copies of letters, cuttings, etc., including material relating to Byron and Napoleon, written in several hands, 269 folios. There is an index of contents on pp. iv-xi.

The volume belonged to J. Clayton, 1834-1841. Presented to the Library by Stephen Gaselee, 1932.

Access and Use

Please cite as Cambridge University Library, Department of Manuscripts and University Archives, Commonplace Book of Religious Poetry, MS Add.6664

Index Terms

Law

Poetry

Napoleon I (1769-1821) Emperor of the French

Byron, George Gordon (1788-1824) 6th Baron Byron, poet

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