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- Creator:
- Finn, Christopher
- Published / Created:
- 20 December 1797.
- Call Number:
- LWL Mss Vol. 261
- Image Count:
- 58
- Resource Type:
- text
- Abstract:
- A commonplace book containing lists of toasts, dances, songs and quotations assembled by Christopher Finn. A section entitled "Elegant extracts" appears to be an extract from "The unfashionable wife. A novel" (published in London, 1772), perhaps to be used for recitation. The section "Matter for letters" contains suggests for well-turned phrases for the beginning, middle, and 'subscription'. The last page contains instructions to the person who might find this volume, promising a reward; he provides not only his own address but those of two friends, one in Birmingham and one London and a note to his friends assuring them than he will re-imburse them the price of postage and the reward to the finder, clear evidence of how important this volume was to the author
- Alternative Title:
- Company keepers companion and Chrisr. Finn's book, written Decemr. [the] 20th, 1797
- Description:
- Christopher Finn was a Dubliner who resided at No. 20 Winetavern Street., In English., Title from title page., Bound in original marbled paper wrapped around seven sheets of paper to create the effect of a soft board; two card endpapers to the front only. Original blotting sheet loosely inserted. Ink stamp "C:F 3" to front board., and For further information, consult library staff.
- Subject (Geographic):
- Ireland and Great Britain.
- Subject (Topic):
- Social life and customs, Political ballads and songs, Irish, and Toasts
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > The complete gentleman, or Company keepers companion : being a collection of the most pleasing toasts, sentiments & hobnobs of the present fashion, together with a vast number of jigg & cotillion country dances a choice collection of the most pleasing songs and elegant extracts from the most favourite authors : manuscript