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Kiger, James S., fl. 1859-1873 1867 Diary

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03131.16.07 Author/Creator: Kiger, James S., fl. 1859-1873 Place Written: Various Places Type: Diary Date: 1867 Pagination: 1 v. : Height: 10 cm, Width: 13.5 cm Order a Copy

Newspaper clippings inserted at beginning with Washington's General Order, July 1776 and McClellan's General Order, September 1861. Also positions of the sun and moon and on the back, a list of the original 13 states and all the signers of the declaration. Records the weather. On February 23rd, he mentions the nomination of Mr. Fred S.M. Nelly for U.S. senate. On March 11, the daughter of an acquaintance was severely burned with camphine. Many entries are cross written. Newspaper clippings inserted throughout. Some expanded entries in the back. He mentions the son of Mr. Young who drowned.

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