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Booth, Thomas R., fl. 1861-1908 1885 Diary of Thomas Rogers Booth

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03347.25 Author/Creator: Booth, Thomas R., fl. 1861-1908 Place Written: Various Places Type: Diary Date: 1885 Pagination: Order a Copy

All entries take place in Maryland, Deleware and Pennsylvania. Mentons the death of his Aunt Mary and her funeral on March 3rd. Mentions chores around the house. Talks of collegues and business.

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