| Description | Commonplace book in a single hand throughout. First page dated 1819. Contains prose, poetry, notes and quotations relating to philosophy, politics, and current affairs; biographical notes on famous figures and miscellaneous other entries. A section titled "The Ministry" towards the end of the volume lists the members of the goverment (led by Earl Grey as PM, Lord Brougham as Lord Chancellor) with notes on their background, offices held and estimated wealth. With three small engravings. |