John B. Wiley Recipe Book, 1825-1835

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[Library Title: Recipe Book, 1825-1835]
Manuscript Location
College of William and Mary, Swem Special Collections Research Center
Holding Library Call No.
Mss. MsV R3
Manuscript Cookbooks Survey Database ID#
1544
Place of Origin
United States ➔ West Virginia ➔ Gerrardstown
Date of Composition
1825-1835
Description
This 37-page recipe book was compiled by Dr. John B. Wiley, of Gerrardstown, West Virginia, between 1825 and 1835. In addition to culinary recipes, the volume includes home remedies, a recipe for cold cream, and a household inventory, dated 1829.