Typescript copy of an original manuscript journal kept by Elijah Backus while at Yale College in 1777.
Much of the diary was published in the Connecticut Quarterly for October, 1895.
In English and Latin.
Affixed to leaf are: "Resolutions formed to promote Regalanty at Thames Castle during the Meeting for Acting Cymbeline," Thames Castle, 1785 Nov 20, autograph manuscript, written in an unidentified hand, 3 p., listing humorous regulations; and, affixed to verso, clippings from English newspapers relating to Gustavus Katterfelto (d. 1799).
Clippings are announcements and reports of his exhibitions and lectures in London, some mentioning his association with the Comte de Grasse, who intended to draw Katterfelto to the attention of Benjamin Franklin in Paris.
Autograph manuscript letter, signed, regarding an invitation.
"J'accepte avec le plus grand plaisir votre invitation pour vendredi. Après l’expression de mes meilleurs vœux pour l'année 1871 — ainsi que cela de mes sentiments les plus affectueux. Tourguenev. Lundi 2 janvier 1871."
ALS regarding a stone erected by Bernhard-Smith in memory of Alfred Hugh Fisher and Stanley Morris in the churchyard at North Curry, Somerset.
Accompanied by an architect's drawing for the stone which was enclosed with letter.