| Description | The Gentleman's, Tradesman's and Farmer's Complete Pocket Companion and Annual Accompt-Book' (The diary is a printed edition and contains dated personal entries and accounts. The first entry in the diary reads; 'Thursday 19th January - A great storm and high winds.' The first account entry is in the second week of February and reads;' Received of Joseph Banks a Bank note, value - £ 5. 0. 0.'. At the beginning and end of the diary there are pages of notes such as; 'Mr Rosini of Bath was afflicted with Nephritic complaints like myself but is cured with a juice of nettles - Write to him.') |