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Black-and-Gold Howler, Black Howler Monkey, female

Drawing of a Black-and-Gold Howler monkey and a female Black Howler monkey from 18th century specimens [modern geographical distribution: Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.] Attributed to Peter Paillou.

Paillou, Peter, approximately 1720-approximately 1790

Draft of Autobiography - Balkan Reform

File contains drafts of chapter 12 of Noel Noel-Buxton's autobiography, entitled "The German danger." Includes sections with the headings "The intimate papers of Colonel House," "Anglo-German Relations," and "Enterprise."

Contract for construction of cider press, 24 November 1795

Document containing an agreement between Michael Neveu, master carpenter, and James Morrison for the construction of a wooden cider press on Morrison's land on the mountain. Includes acknowledgement that Neveu has received 5 piastres of his promised payment of 190 pounds.

Tufted capuchin

Drawing of a Tufted capuchin from a 18th century specimen [modern geographical distribution: South America.] Attributed to Peter Paillou.

Paillou, Peter, approximately 1720-approximately 1790

Letter from Robert Gamble, 22 July 1791

Letter from Robt Gamble to James Morrison with family greetings and general news, including that Mr LePallieur is at Michilimackinac in partnership with Mr. Therin and that they are not doing well. Also includes news that 30 people of the Vermillion nation had been killed.

Western marsh harrier (Circus aeruginosus)

Mounted painting of a multi-shaded brown eagle, perched on rock with branches and foliage close by. Inscription below the painting reads, "Circus aeruginosus (54) Male symbol" and in lower right corner, "Circus aeruginosus Male symbol Marsh Harrier [K.S. No.41]."

Gwillim, Elizabeth, 1763-1807

Letter from Charles LePallieur, 25 July 1791

Letter from Charles Leonor LePallieur to James Morrison with general news of his outfit, responses to news of his parents' recovery, and a description of a duel between Mr. Augleby [Ogilvy] and Lieutenant Roche.

Bramwell-Booth

One letter from Bramwell Booth to Lord Noel-Buxton on the subject of peace negotiations during the First World War.

Ring-tailed Lemur

Drawing of a Ring-tailed Lemur from a 18th century specimen [modern geographical distribution: Madagascar.] Attributed to Peter Paillou.

Paillou, Peter, approximately 1720-approximately 1790

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