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Diary, circa 1800-1810, of an unknown author. Part of the diary is a transcription of a work by the conservative social reformer Hannah More (1745-1833), entitled "The Practical Use of Female Knowledge with Sketch of the Female Character and a Comparative View of Sesces (i.e. Sexes)."
Accession 2011.087 (Purchase)
Hanah More Diary, Special Collections Research Center, Earl Gregg Swem Library, College of William & Mary