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Booth, Thomas R., fl. 1861-1908 1868 Diary of Thomas Rogers Booth

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03347.08 Author/Creator: Booth, Thomas R., fl. 1861-1908 Place Written: Various Places Type: Diary Date: 1868 Pagination: Order a Copy

Most entires in Pennyslvania, though a few are in Texas. Discusses the details of his job as an engineer. His project notes are listed in several entries. He describes a boat dunking on Sept. 26th.

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