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 : manuscriptFinn, Christopher20 December 1797.engA 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 authorChristopher 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.For further information, consult library staff.