Identity area
Reference code
WB/1/15
Title
Diary
Date(s)
- 01 Jan 1850 - 31 Dec 1850 (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent and medium
1 volume, paper
Context area
Name of creator
(1778-1850)
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Consists of the diary of William Brewis.
Includes a partial account of the year 1850. The diary is written in William Brewis' own hand up until January 31st when he died of Pleuro-Pneumonia. The running of the farm and accounts continues for the remainder of the year, but is completed by someone else, possibly one of his brothers.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
System of arrangement
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Open.