Norfolk.- [Wright (Rev. George, rector of Mundford, fl. 1770-1809)] Commonplace book including the history and environs of Mundford, autograph manuscript, 142pp., ruled in red, "Computation of Tithes", 1p., manuscript loosely inserted, cut ink signature of James Read on front pastedown first p. (front pastedown) and last 4pp. in Read's hand dated 1817-18, some ff. at end excised, slightly browned, 2 modern bookplates on front pastedown, original vellum, slightly yellowed and soiled, paper label on spine: "M.S.S. Norfolk Tracts", folio, 1776-1801.

⁂ Headings include: "Observations upon Tithes..."; "History of Moundeford alias Moundeford in the County of Norfolk"; "Rectors of Moundford"; "East Hall Manor"; "Bigots Manor"; "Linford"; "Certain Papers of Instructions relative to Ordination, Institution &c"; "History of West Tofts"; "A Copy of the Overseers Rate of the Parish Mundford..."; "An Account of the Profits of the Rectory of Munford from the year 1784"; "An Account of Bills paid for Work done at ye Parsonage House at Moundford from the year 1771"; "Particulars of West Hall Farm at Moundford" etc.

Includes details of Mundford's poor rates, land tax assessments and tithe valuation with the author's copious notes on the tithe system. Also accounts of the repair of Mundford Parsonage House, Brandon Grammar School, Non-residence of clergy, establishment of Sunday Schools, Queen Anne's Bounty, Power of Attorney, and Petty Constables.