Box 1

Holograph manuscript (bound) dated January 27, 1830 to May 11, 1833; includes a copy of a supplement to the Ceylon Gazette, dated October 2, 1830. Book of poems composed and/or transcribed by Cobb. The Ceylon Gazette contains letters from passengers, thanking Cobb for their safe journey from England to Ceylon.

Includes the poems: "A Counterpoint"; "A Marriage"; and "Just Friends".

Includes the poems: "Natural Law" and "Sun Bath" both typed and signed.

This collection contains two volumes of bound poetry written by Jake Falstaff. The binding was not done by a publishing house and may have been commissioned by the author. Also includes a newspaper clipping about Falstaff.

Typescript volume of 35 pages.

Holograph manuscript notebook containing 166 pages of James Edward Palmer's account of his life as a sailor and as a member of the London Fire Brigade. It was written when Palmer was 73 years old (see page 161.) The notebook also contains an unlabeled photograph of three people and a 1906 postcard to Palmer's family.

A 14 line poem of kisses, trains, and love forgotten. With signature.

Typed and signed excerpt from the novel The Italian Girl. The excerpt is entitled "Isabel: in a long perspective."