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Collapse D5238 - John Joseph Briggs of Kings Newton, Melbourne (1819-1876), notable antiquarian, poet and naturalist - 1790-1904

D5238 - John Joseph Briggs of Kings Newton, Melbourne (1819-1876), notable antiquarian, poet and naturalist - 1790-1904

Expand 1 - Accounts - 1838-1873

1 - Accounts - 1838-1873

Expand 2 - Correspondence - 1844-1904

2 - Correspondence - 1844-1904

Expand 3 - Briggs family papers - 1790-1864

3 - Briggs family papers - 1790-1864

Expand 4 - Local History and Genealogy - 19th century

4 - Local History and Genealogy - 19th century

Expand 5 - Natural History - 19th century

5 - Natural History - 19th century

Expand 6 - Poetry - 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 - 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

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