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Kiger, James S., fl. 1859-1873 1869 Diary

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03131.16.09 Author/Creator: Kiger, James S., fl. 1859-1873 Place Written: Various Places Type: Diary Date: 1869 Pagination: 1 v. : Height: 17 cm, Width: 21.5 cm Order a Copy

Records the weather. Notes temperature and time. Newspaper clippings inserted here and there. Most entries are cross written. Mentions church activities in many entries.. On July 13th, he describes meeting with the mayor. He attends various lectures and meetings associated with the Young Men's Christian Association. On October 24, the priest is sick.

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