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Booth, Thomas R., fl. 1861-1908 1867 Diary of Thomas Rogers Booth

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03347.07 Author/Creator: Booth, Thomas R., fl. 1861-1908 Place Written: Various Places Type: Diary Date: 1867 Pagination: Order a Copy

Most entries take place in Pennsylvania though there are a few in New Castle, Deleware. He was sick on July 20th and took some brandy which didn't help. However he still managed to go to work. "Sent Fulton and party to Sec. 19. Wrote to the treasurer asking for money due him."

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