Account book of Hammond family [manuscript], ca. 1650-1765.

Account book of Hammond family [manuscript], ca. 1650-1765.

1 v. : ill. (pencil).

Dates covered: 1650-1655; 1662-1669; ca. 1700; ca. 1765. The earlier accounts are probably those of Anthony Hammond; those from 1662-1669 are those of his son and executor William. They include references to books purchased and plays attended. Also, medicinal recipes, a few listing symptoms, cookery and several household recipes, the way to sow tobacco (leaf 41), a list of books of theology, history and poetry compiled, ca. 1690, and a few pencil sketches of a coach and horses and a view.

Part I: [1], 8, [1], 9-31, 92 leaves; Part II: 66 leaves.

The Hammond family seat was at St. Albans Court, Nonington, Kent.

Formerly Folger MS Add 407.

Great Britain -- England -- Nonington.

V.a.422

MS Add 407