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Booth, Thomas R., fl. 1861-1908 1881 Diary of Thomas Rogers Booth

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03347.21 Author/Creator: Booth, Thomas R., fl. 1861-1908 Place Written: Various Places Type: Diary Date: 1881 Pagination: Order a Copy

All entries take place in Pennsylvania and Virginia. Mentions the details of his work frequently. Faithfully records the weather. Back is used for accounting.

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