Bodleian Library, Rawlinson Ms., D1399
British Library (BL)
Cambridge University Library (CUL)
Camden Local Studies and Archives Centre (CLSAC)
East Riding Records Office
Edinburgh University Library (EUL)
Hackney Archives Department
London Metropolitan Archives (LMA)
The National Archives (TNA)
Westminster Abbey Muniment Room, '13 May 1799', Ms. 660000
Westminster Archives Centre (WAC)
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Online sources last consulted 15 July 2015.
Place of publication is London unless otherwise stated.
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