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D5238 - John Joseph Briggs of Kings Newton, Melbourne (1819-1876), notable antiquarian, poet and naturalist - 1790-1904
1 - Accounts - 1838-1873
2 - Correspondence - 1844-1904
3 - Briggs family papers - 1790-1864
4 - Local History and Genealogy - 19th century
5 - Natural History - 19th century
6 - Poetry - 19th century
7 - Miscellaneous notes and articles on subjects such as a Leicestershire hermit, 'a surprising feat in ploughing', graylings, churchwardens, rabbits and gamekeepers, a speech to the Mechanics' Institute, and drawings by J H Boots - 19th century
8 - Memorandum book, which includes 'to make a cow cleanse after calving', 'on the growth of carrots', and a list of subscribers to the History of Melbourne, begun in 1847 - c. 1847
9 - A letter to the protestant inhabitants of Wednesbury, by the Revd M Crewe, catholic priest - 1849
10 - Rules and catalogue of the agricultural book society for Greasley, Selston and the neighbourhood - 1850
11 - 'Volunteer Jottings in Belgium', by Sergeant (from the Derby Mercury, 31 Oct 1866) - 1866
12 - Notice to the ratepayers of Melbourne, King's Newton and Derby Hill advocating the re-election of Messrs Robson and Salsbury as guardians of the parish - 4 Apr 1874
Harpur Crewe family of Calke
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