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64mo - up to 3" tall. On offer is an intriguing handwritten journal of interest to central New York state historians and collectors. Julia M. Fitch of Mt. Vision, Otswego County in New York state authors a diary that is one large part weather diary, a small part history and genealogy and in the memorandum notes a series of recipes and cures; Feather Cake, Sponge Cake, Cream pie, Josephine Cake, Sugar cookies, Fried Cakes, Cold Water Cake, Gingerbread treats and cookies; there are also a few sauces and remedies. Though research failed to identify her age we are certain she is of a mature age, perhaps in her 40s or early 50s, which maybe confirmed to some degree by one surprising notation as an historical marker: "Great Grandfather Captain in the Revolutionary War. Grandfather Captain in War of 1812. Named Benjamin Fitch." A simple online search finds many, many sites for the Fitch family via the war records of Julia's ancestors. Super Americana collectible. G.. Book Condition: Good. Binding: Leather Click here for full details of this book, to ask a question or to buy it on-line. Bibliophile Bookbase probably offers multiple copies of JULIA M. FITCH : 1876 HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT DIARY BY A DAUGHTER OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION. Click here to select from a complete list of available copies of this book. Bibliophile Bookbase lists over 5 million books, maps and prints including livres illustrées, livres anciens, antiquarian books, livres d'occasion and libri antichi. Bibliophile Bookbase for antiquarian books, maps and prints. |