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November 25, 1845

Fraser-Tytler, Jane, fl. 1783-1859

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Cousin

One letter from Jane Fraser addressed to her cousin dated November 25, 1845. Pertains to India and her mother.

GLC01795.089

December 6, 1823

Gregorie, George, fl. 1822

Autograph document signed

Title: [George Gregorie's Last Will and Testament]

One last will belonging to George Gregoire dated December 6, 1823. Details that his belongings will be inherited by his wife and that his sons will be the executors of his estate.

GLC01795.090

19 June 1859

Autograph document signed

Title: [Document related to Mr. Bricksdale's last will] In Italian

One document dated June 19, 1859 pertaining to Charles Gregoire assigned as Mr. Bricksdale's estate executor. Written in Italian.

GLC01795.091

circa 1783-1815

unknown, fl. 1783-1815

Autograph document

Title: [Collections of poems and songs]

One undated collection of poems entitled, "The Sisters," "Song," and "The Death Bed." Author of document is not written or signed.

GLC01795.092

November 16, 1839

Unknown

Autograph letter

Title: to Cousin

One unaddressed letter dated November 16, 1839. Sender did not sign. Mentions daughter.

GLC01795.093

March 21, 1841

Fraser-Tytler, Jane, fl. 1783-1859

Autograph letter signed

Title: to cousin

One letter from Jane Fraser addressed to her cousin dated March 21, 1841. Congratulates her on becoming a grandmother.

GLC01795.094

circa 1877-1884

Header Record

Title: [Envelopes belonging to the Gregoire family]

Five envelopes addressed to Charles Gregorie and Mrs. Gregorie dated with stamps from 1877-1884.

GLC01795.095

8 May 1838

Brooks, fl. 1838

Autograph document signed

Title: [Receipt from Mr. Lewis to Mrs. Brooks]

One receipt dated May 8, 1838 for Mr. Lewis to pay Mrs. Brooks an owed amount of 14 pounds.

GLC01795.096

circa 1855-1880

Syndenham, J., fl. 1855-1880

Title: Bournemouth Hants

One engraving entitled, "Bournemouth Hants" printed by J. Sydenham dated circa 1800s. The date "March 31" is handwritten and the page appears to have a portion ripped off.

GLC01795.097

circa 1783-1815

unknown, fl. 1783-1815

Poem

Title: ...to the Hawk Flying in Regents Park

One poem entitled "...to the Hawk Flying in Regents Park."

GLC01795.098

circa 1783-1815

Lowbrissage, S., fl. 1783-1815

Poem

Title: "Forget Thee"

One poem entitled, "Forget Thee." The author's name is indecipherable.

GLC01795.099

circa 1783-1815

Autograph document

Title: [Notes related to locations in the United Kingdom]

One undated scrap of notes that list different towns in the United Kingdom.

GLC01795.100

February 6, 1860