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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03347.15 Author/Creator: Booth, Thomas R. (fl. 1861-1908) Place Written: [various places] Type: Diary Date: 1875 Pagination: 1 v. ; approximately 365 p. ; 8.5 x 16.5 cm. Order a Copy

All entries take place in Deleware and Pennsylvania. Tals mainly about his job with the railroad. But also mentions friends and family. Saw the Treasurer on February 1st. Notes that McClellan Welsh was out of turn.

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