Dancing Across the Pond

NB Source List

Adams J. MS, 1808 Adams, Josiah, compiler. "Manuscript. Framingham Singing Society." Framingham, MA, 1808.    Framingham Historical Society.
Adams W MS, 1795 Adams, William O., compiler. "William O. Adams's Music Book, London, September 4th, 1795." Library of Congress, Music Division. M63.A2M8 Case.
Aird 5, 1797 Aird, James(c)(ed) . Selection of Scotch, English Irish and Foreign Airs. Vol 5 . [1797] Glasgow. Central Library, Dundee, Scotland, Facs
Allen CD, 1799 [Allen, Nathan, compiler. Select Country Dances. [New Hampshire? ca. 1799.] 8 pp. Winterthur; Clements Library at the University of Michigan. Figures only.
Allen MS, 1792 Allen, Jacob (1776-1860). "Jacob Allen's Arithmetic Manuscript. Walpole, March 17th 1792." Photocopy at CDSS library, University of New Hampshire
Allen, W. MS, 1790 Allen, Wilkes (c) ."Apollo" [Copybook]. 1790-1801. Library of Congress, M1.A1A Case. MF 1971
Amherst CD, 1798 D., W.  An Elegant Collection of New Figures Lately Composed for the Use of Dancing Schools. Amherst: Samuel Preston, 1798. New Hampshire Historical Society, V793.D. Figures only
Arnold MS, 1797 Arnold, Wm, att. owner. [Commonplace book containing the figures of 13 country dances in manuscript, ca. 1797] Rhode Island Historical Society, Misc. Mss. D-195.
Beach MS, 1801 Beach, John (c) . "A Selection of Airs, Marches, &c" [Musical copybook]. [1801-1825] [Gloucester, MA] Spencer Reserach Library, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS, MS E23
Beck MS, 1786 Beck, Henry . "Henry Beck's Flute Book" [Commonplace Book] . 1786. Library of Congress, Washington, DC, Facs,M63.B4 Case
Belknap MS, 1784 Belknap, Elisha (o). "Collection of Dance Tunes & Marches" [Commonplace book]. 1784 . Framingham, Mass. Harvard University, MS MUS 124
Bevens MS, 1825 Bevens, Ebenezer (c) . "Ebenezer Bevens Esq" [Commonplace book] . [c.1825-1830 . Middletown, CT. Company of Fifers and Drummers, Ivoryton, CT
Blanchard CD, 1809 Blanchard, Willard.  A Collection of the Most Celebrated Country Dances and Cotillions.  Windsor, VT: J. Cunningham, 1809.  22 p. American Antiquarian Society.
Bolling MS, 1790 Bolling, Linnaeus (o) . "The Graces" [Copybook] . 1790-1792 . Buckingham County, VA . University of North Carolina, So. Hist.Coll-Hubbard. Vol 20
Booth MS, 1800 Booth, Lucius (o) . [Commonplace book containing 74 tunes on leaves of assoted sizes now tightly bound.] Pp. 79. Middlesex fife and Drum Corps, Framingham. MA.
Boynton MS, 1799 Boynton, Elias (c) . "Eli Boynton's Property" [Commonplace book]. 1799. Pepperell, MA . X.Guthman
Brown J MS, 1782 Brown, Jeremiah. [Commonplace book containing 234 melodies and figures of 22 country dances.] Seabrook, [NH, 178-].
Brown, N MS, 1781 Brown, Nathaniel (c) . "Nathl Brown Fife Major of the Fourth Connt Regt" [Copybook] . 1781 . Verplancks Point, NY and Durham, CT . New Haven Colony Historical Society .
Burbank CD, 1799 Burbank, John.  New Collection of Country Dances for the Year 1799.  Brookfield: 1799. American Antiquarian Society. Figures only.
Bush MS, 1779 Bush, George, [Compiler]. "A New Collection of Songs... From... The Songster's Compan[ion]". Sunbury and Lancaster, PA; Wilmington, DE. The Historical Society of Delaware.
Canfield MS, 1823 Canfield, H (c) . "A Choice Selection of Flute Melodies" [Copybook] . 1823 . Hartford, [CT?] . X.Burk .
Carroll MS, 1802 Carroll, John.(c) "John Carroll, Fort Niagara" [Copybook containing over 616 melodies for fife, including 12 of his own composition.] 1804-1812. Chicago. Newberry Library. Case MS 1450 M29.
Cary MS, 1797 Cary, Eleazer (o); A. Storrs (c) . "Eleazer Cary's Book" [Copybook] . [c.1797-1799] . Mansfield, CT . Connecticut Historical Society, MS 74251, Storrs, A, 1797 .
Champion MS, 1798 Champion Lucretia, (o). "Lucretia Champion February 1798". 1798 [Large copybook containing 40 pieces for keyboard] East Haddam and Colchester [CT]. 1798. New Haven Colony Historical Society. Daniel Read Papers, Box 5, folder C
Champion MS, 1799 Champion Lucretia, (o). "Lucretia Champion's Music Book 1799". 1799. [Large copybook containing 40 pieces for keyboard] East Haddam and Colchester [CT]. 1798. New Haven Colony Historical Society. Daniel Read Papers, Box 5, folder D
Clark, I MS, 1801 Clark, Ira (c) . "Ira Clark Jr. His Book" [Copybook] . [c.1801] . Simsbury, CT . New York Public Library, Lincoln Center, Spec. Coll. JOD 72-14 .
Commonplace MS, 1797 "The American Volunteer" [Commonplace book] . [1797-1802+] . John Hay Library, Brown University, HARRIS, Music MA 638.2 .
Commonplace MS, 1807 "God Save the Governor" [Commonplace Book] . [1809] . John Hay Library, Brown University, M1.A1 T8 (1) .
Commonplace MS, 1811 "Greenfields" [Commonplace Book] . [c.1811] . Litchfield [CT] Historical Society .
Contra Dances, 1800 Contra Dances. [n.p., c.1800]. American Antiquarian Society. Figures only.
Crawford MS, 1794 Crawford, Elisabeth(C) . [Commonplace Book Containing Rules of Grammar and 13 Country Dance Figures] . [1794+] . Massachusetts? Harvard University, Theatre Collection, MS Thr 286
Dancer's Instr, 1795 J., W. The Dancer's Instructor. Containing a Collection of the newest Cotillions, and Country Dances. Keene: [c.1795]. New Hampshire Historical Society. Figures only.
Dedham CD, 1803 The Ladies and Gentlemen's Companion: containing the Newest Cotillions and Country Dances, . Dedham: [n.p.,] 1803. Figures only.
Dickinson MS, 1800 Dickinson, Silas . "Silas Dickinson's Book" [Copybook] . [c.1800] [Amherst, MA] New York Public Library, Performing Arts, *MNZ MUS RES
Duport CD, 1800 Duport, Pierre Landrin. United States Country Dances. New York: 1800. Library of Congress. Music and figures.
Duport MS-1, 1780 "Dance Tunes" [Copybook with tunes and dance figures]] Duport, Pierre Landrin (c) . 1780-1834 . Paris, Boston, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington, Virginia . Library of Congress, ML96 D89.
Duport MS-2, 1800 [Copybook] Duport, Pierre Landrin (c) . [1800?-1825] Washington, DC . Library of Congress, M43.D22 Case or M1.A1.D[22]Case
Dupouy COT, 1810 Dupouy, Alexander.  Cotillions and Country Dances selected and arranged with figures by Alexr. Dupouy for the use of his Cotillion parties. Philadelphia: Willig, [1810?]
Early Amer MS, 1795 "Early American Dances. The Apollo, The Bowers, White Cockade...". Boston Athenaeum, Mss S53. Figures only.
Edinburgh MM-2, 1793 The Edinburgh Musical Miscellany . The Edinburgh Musical Miscellany . 1793 . Buffalo and Eire County Public Library, Buffalo, NY, Facs .
Eells MS, 1789 "Cushing Eells's Music Book" [Commonplace book] . Eells, Cushing (c) . 1789-1790 . Norwich, CT . The Connecticut Historical Society, Hartford, CT .
Essex MS, 1830 "Contra Dance Steps" [Commonplace book containing the figures for 57 country dances and several cotillions.] n.p. ca. 1830. Essex Institute.
Evening Amusement, 1796 Evening Amusement . Carr, B. (C) . 1796 . Philadelphia .Library of Congress, Washington, DC, Facs .
Fife MS, 1780 [John Fife Music Book] . Fife, John . 1780[-1804] . Perthshire? Scotland & at sea (Battles in Caribbean & the Mediterranean) . Microfilm (M2233) at National Libr of Canada, Music Div
Fife MS, 1792 [Copybook containing 1072 treble melodies for fife and drawings of ships…Fife, John ( c ) West Indies and Canada 1782-1804. mf held by National Archives of Canada.
Fraisier CD, 1796 Fraisier, M.J.C. The Scholars Companion, containing a Choice Collection of Cotillons & Country-Dances. Boston: Columbian Museum Press, [1796]. Library of Congress. Figures only.
Francis' Ballroom, 1800 Reinagle, Alexander. Mr. Francis's Ballroom Assistant. Philadelphia: G. Willig. Lester S. Levy and Brown University.
Freeman MS, 1817 [Copybook containing 123 pieces, most set for treble inst.] Freeman, Rebekah (o) [1817] . Rutland, VYT . Middlebury College.
Gibbs MS, 1777 "Giles Gibbs Jr. His Book for the Fife" [Commonplace book] . Gibbs, Giles(c) . 1777 . East Windsor, CT . Connecticut Historical Society, MS Stack. Micro 79249 .
Gillespie MS, 1768 "A Collection of the Best and Most Favourite Tunes for the Violin" [Copybk] . Gillespie, James (c) . 1768 . Perth, Scotland . National Library of Scotland, Edinburgh, Scotland, MS-808 .
Goulding 24 CD, 1801 Twenty four Country Dances for the Year 1801 . Goulding, D'Almaine, Potter, & Co. 1801 London
Graupner CD, 1808 A Collection of Country Dances and Cotillions arranged for the pianoforte. Boston: G. Graupner, 1808?–1811?. Brown University, M32.8. -C6 *. Figures only.
Greenwood MS, 1785 "John Greenwood" [Commonplace Book] . Greenwood, John, 1760-1819 (c) . [1785] . New York Historical Society, MS Music B.V.SEC
Griffiths CD, 1788 Griffith[s], John. A Collection of The newest and most fashionable Country Dancesand Cotillions. Providence: [John Carter], 1788. Rhode Island Historical Society. Figures only.
Griffiths CD, 1794 Griffiths, John. A Collection of the Newest Cotillions, and Country Dances; Principally Composed by John Griffiths, Dancing Master. Northampton: [1794]. American Antiquarian Society. Figures only.
Hakala MS, 1815 [Copybook containing 56 Melodies] Hakala, Harry C. (o) . [1815?] Ohio? . AAS?
Hammersley MS, 1790 [Copybook] . Hammersley, Tho, (o) . [c.1790] London . The British Library ADD.29371 .
Hawkins MS, 1794 "Micah Hawkin's Book of Notes" [Copybook] . Hawkins, Micah (c) . 1794 . NY . New York Public Library, Performing Arts, Americana Collection JOC 72-11
Hewitt Fashionable, 1807 Fashionable Repertory... of Country Dances & Waltzes . Hewitt, J. [1807-1810] . New York, NY . Library of Congress. Wolfe 2757. SS 50773 .
Hoff MS, 1797 "John Hoff's Flute Music" [Copybook] . Hoff, John (1776-1818) . 1797-1799 . Lancaster, PA . Lancaster County Historical Society, Manuscript collection .
Holyoke Instr Asst-1, 1800 "The Instrumental Assistant" . Samuel Holyoke A. M. 1800. Exeter New Hampshire.
Hosmer MS, 1798 "Jas B. Hosmer" [Commonplace Book] . Hosmer, James B (c) . 1798-1799 . East Hartford, CT (ed) . Connecticut Historical Society .
Hosmer MS, 1799 "Washingtons Grand March" [Copybook] . Hosmer, James B (c) . [c.1799] . [East Hartford, CT] . Connecticut Historical Society .
Hulbert Fife, 1811 The Complete Fifer's Museum . Hulbert, James Jun . [1811?] . Greenfield, MA . Library of Congress, Washington, DC, Wolfe 4389 .
Huntington MS, 1817 "Preceptor for the Flute" [Copybook] . Huntington, Daniel Henry (c) . 1817 . Onondaga, NY . New Haven Colony Historical Society, Daniel Reed Coll. Box V, folder 1 .
Irving MS, 1796 "Eben Irving" [Musical Copybook Containing 137 Airs, Marches, Dance Melodie . Irving, Eben (C); Irving, William (C) . 1796; 1827 . Middletown, NY (E Irving entries); Manilla and at sea (W Irving entries) Sleepy Hollow Restorations, Tarrytown, NY
Ives CD, 1800 Twenty-four Figures of the Most Fashionable Country Dances... Cotillions . Ives, John. [1799] . New Haven, CT . Henry E. Huntington Library.
Ives MS, 1799 "Infancy and Love" [Musical Copybook] . Ives, John H (c) (m) . [c.1800] . New Haven, CT . Connecticut Historical Society, Music Box, MS .
Johnson CD-5, 1750 Choice Collection of 200 Favourite Country Dances, A. Vol.5 . Johnson, Jno. (p). 1750 . London . Mitchell Library, Glasgow, Scotland, Facs .
Johnson MS, 1807 "Woburn Fife Book" [Commonplace book] . Johnson, Seth (c) . 1807-[1840] . Woburn, [MA] . Middle Tennessee State University, Center for Popular Music .
Kingsley MS, 1795 "Luther Kingsley's Property" [Commonplace book] . Kingsley, Luther (O) . 1795-[c.1815] . Mansfield, CT . Mansfield Historical Society, Mansfield, CT .
Leominster CD, 1799 A New Collection of Country Dances, For the Use of Dancing Assemblies: in the year 1799. Leominster: 1799. American Antiquarian Society. Figures only.
Maine MS, 1800 "Humors of Boston" [Commonplace book containing figures of 18 country dances. ?Casco Bay, ME: ca. 1800.] In private collection. Figures only. Location based on inclusion of "Casco Bay Lasses."
Molyneaux MS-2, 1788 "2d Book. Flauto Primo" [Copybook] . Molyneaux, Thomas (c) . 1788 . Shelburne, Nova Scotia . University of Birmingham, Shaw-Hellier Collection, #645 .
Munson CD, 1808 Munson, Peter H.  The Figures of the Newest and Most Fashionable Country Dances for the Year 1808 , New York.  Hudson (NY): The Balance-Press for P. Munson, 1808. Brown University.
Muzzey MS, 1795 Muzzey, Lucy. "Revenge" [Commonplace book containing the figures of 42 country dances in manuscript].  Plainfield, Vermont: 1790 [ca. 1795 for dance entries] Vermont Historical Society.
New Academy, 1795 A New Academy of Complements: or the Lover's Secretary...with plain Instructions for Dancing. Worcester: 1795. American Antiquarian Society
New Hampshire MS, 1795 "Square Dances. Manuscript instructions." [Commonplace book containing the figures for 54 country dances in manuscript. New Hampshire? ca. 1795.] New Hampshire Historical Society, V793 S773m.
Nichols Guide, 1810 Nichols, Francis D.  A Guide to Politeness . . . with a variety of Approved sets of Cotillions and Contra Dances.  Boston: 1810. Figures only.
Northampton CD, 1796 A Choice Collection of New and Approved Country Dances. Northampton: 1796. Free Library of Philadelphia, Rare Book Room, Rosenbach-CH 206. Figures only.
Otsego CD, 1808 A Select Collection of the Newest and most favorite country dances, waltzes, reels & cotillions … Comprising upwards of 350 figures.  Otsego: H. & E. Phinney,
Patten MS, 1800 "William Patten's Book" . Patten, William(C) . [1800?] . Philadelphia, PA? . X.Cifaldi. Photocopy at Company of Fifers and Drummers, Ivoryton, CT .
Perkins MS, 1800 Perkins, Betsey. [Commonplace book containing 20 country dances in manuscript. Litchfield, Connecticut: ca. 1800.] Litchfield Historical Society. Figures only.
Philadelphia MS, 1783 “The First Assembly. Philadelphia, 1783." [Single sheet containing 3 melodies, one with figures for a country dance.] Columbia University, Hunt-Berol: The First Assembly.
Pomeroy MS, 1790 "Ralph Pomeroy Jun. Owner" [Leaves bound with printed flute tutor] . Pomeroy, Ralph(c) . Pomeroy MS, 1790 . New Haven and Hartford. CT . Yale University, Music Library, MT342C132 .
Poor Soldier, 1782 The Poor Soldier . Shield, William (M) . [1782] . London . Mitchell Library, Glasgow, Scotland, Facs .
Prince de Condes MS, 1790 [Copybook containing a fingering chart for the violin and 86 dance melodies and airs.] [ca. 1790s] Library of Congress. Music Div. M1.A1M Case.
Randall & Abel Cots, 1768 Sixteen Cotillons or French Dances as Performed ...Court..Public Assemblies . Randall & Abell . [c.1768] . London . University of New Hampshire, Special Collections, CDSS Collection .
Rice CD, 1801 Rice, P. A Choice Collection of Contra Dances, Principally composed by P. Rice, for the use of Dancing Schools.  Harvard, Massachusetts: L. Parker, [1801]. 14 p. American Antiquarian Society.
Ridgely MS, 1799 Ridgely, Henry Moore. [Commonplace book containing the figures of 37 country dances in manuscript. 1799]. Delaware State Library, Ridgely Collection, Box 257, D.S. A.
Roth MS, 1790 Roth, Philip.  [Copy book containing music for keyboard solo or voice and keyboard, and melody...179?] Free Library of Philadelphia, Music Division.
Saltator CD, 1802 Saltator [pseud.]  A Treatise on Dancing; and on Various other matters...Boston: Commercial Gazette, 1802. 99 p.
Saltator CD, 1807 Saltator [pseud.]  A Treatise on Dancing; and on various other matters… Huntington Library (RB 480827). Figures only.
Shattuck MS, 1801 "A Shattucks Book" [Commonplace book] . Shattuck, Abel (1759-1816) (c); Park Shattuck (?c) . [c.1801-182?] . [Colrain, MA] . Library of Congress, M.63.S5 Case .
Shepley MS, 1794 Shepley, Nancy, compiler? "Nancy Shepley's Book" [Commonplace book containing the figures of 55 country dances. Pepperill [Massachusetts, ca. 1794.] American Antiquarian Society, Manuscript collection. Figures only.
Simpson Record Tutor MS, 1750 The Compleat Tutor for the Flute . Simpson, John . [1745] . London . London . Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, MUS 365.2.26.5
Skillern MS, 1782 "Twenty Four Country Dances for the Year 1782 With proper Directions to each Dance...[Commonplace book containing a manuscript copy of the figures for twenty dances from Twenty four Country Dances for the Year 1782 (London:, T. Skillern, 1782) New England Historical Geneological Society. MSS C29.
Spicer MS, 1797 "Spicer's Pocket Companion" [Commonplace book] . Spicer, Ishmael (c) . 1797-[1814] . Chatham, CT . Connecticut Historical Society, MS Stack,Facs .
Stockbridge CD, 1794 A Collection of Contra Dances containing the Newest, most Approved and Fashionable Figures. Stockbridge: Loring Andrews, 1794. American Antiquarian Society. Figures only.
Thompson 200CD-2, 1765 Thompson's Compleat Collection of 200 Favourite Country Dances. Vol 2 . Thompsons, Charles & Samuel (p). [1765] . London . Forbes Library copy sold. Photocopy at University of New Hampshire, CDSS
Thompson 24 CD, 1780 Twenty Four Country Dances for the Year 1780 . Thompson, Chas. & Saml. . 1780 . London . Cecil Sharp Library. (EFDSS), London. QS 35.4 2277(h) .
Thompson CD-1a, 1757 Thompson's Compleat Collection of 200 Favourite Country Dances. Vol. 1 . Thompson, Saml. Ann & Peter . [c.1790] . London . Hague, Belgium. Haags Gemeentemuseum Muziekbibliotheek.
Thompson CD-2a, 1765 Thompson's Compleat Collection of 200 Favourite Country Dances. Vol 2 . Thompsons, Charles & Samuel (p). [1765] . London . Forbes Library copy sold. Photocopy at University of New Hampshire, CDSS
Thompson CD-5, 1788 Thompson's Compleat Collection of 200 Favourite Country Dances. Vol. 5 . Thompson, Saml, Ann & Peter . [c.1790] . London (ed) Hague, Belgium. Haags Gemeentemuseum Muziekbibliotheek .
Treat MS, 1779 "Gamut for the Fifes" [Commonplace book bound with printed song book] . Treat, John? (c) . [c.1779-1802?] . Durham? [see p. 29v] . Center for Popular Music, Middle Tennessee State University .
Trumbull G MS, 1801 [Copybook containing 26 marches and dance melodies] Trumbull, G (o) . 1801 . Stonington, CT . Trinity College. Music Libr. Music MSS 7a-c .
Turner MS, 1788 Turner, John. "John Turner's Liber, 1788." [Commonplace book containing 225 dance melodies…] Norwich, Connecticut, 1788. Connecticut Historical Society, Manuscript Collection.
Van Renssel. MS, 1782 "Elizabeth Van Rensselaer Her Music Book" [Musical Copybook] . Van Rensselaer, Elizabeth Sanders (c) . 1782 . Boston . Watkinson Library, Trinity College, Allen MSS Music Books .
Van Schaack MS, 1820 "Music Book" [Copybook] . Van Schaack, P, Jr (c) . 1820 . Kinderhook, NY . Old Sturbridge Village, Sturbridge, MA, 1965.35BV .
Vickers MS, 1770 "Vickers Book. Country Dances" [Copybook with tunes] . Vickers, William . 1770-1772 . [Northumberland?] . Society of Antiquaries, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, M12.b35 .
Walpole CD, 1799 A Collection of Contra Dances of Late, Approved, and Fashionable Figures. Walpole: Museum Press, 1799. American Antiquarian Society. Figures only.
Washburn MS, 1816 "A Selection of Marches, Dances, Airs &c." [Copybook] . Washburn, R. B. (c) . 1816-1820 . Library of Congress. ML30.4C No. 2503 Miller .
Watts MM-1, 1729 The Musical Miscellany. Vol 1 of 6 . Watts, John . 1729 . London . Old Sturbridge Village, Sturbridge, MA, 784.942 M97 V.1 .
Webb MS, 1798 "Country Dances" [Commonplace Book] . [c.1798] . X.Webb, Mrs. George. Photocopy, VT Hist. Soc. Misc File #1619 .
Weeks MS, 1783 Weeks, Clement. "A Collection of Dances belonging to Clement Weeks of Greenland Feb 12th, 1783." [Commonplace book containing the figures of 43 countrydances.] Greenland, New Hampshire, 1783.
White G MS, 1790 "The Scale of the Gamut for the Violin" [Commonplace book] . White, George (c) . [c.1790-1830] . Cherry Valley, NY . Photocopy at Ray Hauley, Valatie, NY .
Willcox MS, 1793 Willcox, Asa (b. 1756). "The Property of Asa Willcox 1793." [Commonplace book containing the figures of 37 country dances and 3 cotillions in manuscript. New Hartford, Connecticut,]1793. Chicago, Newberry Library.
Willig CD, 1812 Willig's Collection of Popular Country Dances. Philadelphia: G. Willig, [1812]. Nos. 1–4. Free Library of Philadelphia, Keffer Collection, Box 34, #18, Music and figures.
Woodruff MS, 1803 "Air by Gardner" [Musical Copybook] . Woodruff, Morris (o) . 1803 . [Litchfield, CT] . Litchfield [CT] Historical Society .