English Recipe Book, late 18th-early 19th century

Collection of medical, cookery and general household receipts in various hands, a few in French, One recipe is ascribed to 'Sir W.H. Clinton' (f. 69r.), presumably General William Henry Clinton (1769-1846), knighted in 1815. There is an index at the front of the volume (ff. 1-3).

Late 18th century - early 19th century

1 volume 1 vol., 185 x 115 mm. Green vellum-covered boards, with marbled end papers. 104 ff. 76-103 blank. Original foliation 1-64, then pagination 65-77, and unnumbered.

Purchased from A R Heath, 1998.

AMS/MF/221.

Database description transcribed from Richard Aspin and Christopher Hilton's typescript supplement to S.A.J Moorat's Catalogue of Western Manuscripts

Marks of ownership: 'Harriot Clinton 1788' on verso of front end paper [probably Harriett Clinton, wife of Sir Henry Clinton (1738?-1795), commander-in-chief of British Forces in North America 1778-81]; `The Misses Chester', printed label on front pastedown.