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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D3653/38
TitlePhotocopy of Thomas Porter's manuscript book, which was originally dated 6 May 1762, including directions for country dances, information about gamekeeping, as well as personal information and accounts.
Date[20th cent]
DescriptionMentions the birth of Thomas Porter in 1728 and the birth of his daughter Hannah in 1770. Inscribed "Thomas Porter his book, 6 May 1762"
Extent1 item
LevelItem
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
Archive CreatorDerbyshire Museum Service
Administrative HistoryThomas Porter was gamekeeper at Elvaston from 1766-1789.
Custodial HistoryDerbyshire Record Office has no information on the whereabouts of the original.
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TermDancing
Dance
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Elvaston 
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