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Rainbows End Used Books (Firm)

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General Context

Vendor in Winchester, Virginia.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Gallagher family commonplace book

 Collection
Scope and Contents

Contains Irish legends, prayers, poems, and recipes, mainly in Gaelic with some English. Also includes some family history and lists real estate holdings in New York for the Gallagher and Hanigan families. This volume was kept mainly by Charles Gallagher, a doctor in New York City at the end of the 18th century, and was added to by his descendants.

Restrictions on access

Open for research. Fragile original; digital version also available.

Dates: 1757 - 1947; Majority of material found within 1785 - 1812