Book of Elegies

From collection Jonathan Fisher House - Archival Collection

Book of Elegies

A manuscript of 127 pages, written and bound in leather by Jonathan Fisher. Approximately 8 3/8 inches x 6 5/8 inches. In very good condition for its age. Donor referred to this book as a book of elegies. Page 1 begins with "Lines to the memory of Miss Fanny Woodbury, of Beverly, who died Nov. 15, 1814, Aged 23 years and 2 months."

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