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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03347.29 Author/Creator: Booth, Thomas R. (fl. 1861-1908) Place Written: [various places] Type: Diary Date: 1889 Pagination: 1 v. ; approximately 365 p. ; 9.5 x 16 cm. Order a Copy

All entries take place in Pennsylvania and Deleware. On August 16th he mentions Hugh McKinney, a candidate for governer. J Duval Rodney died on Sept. 17 and his funeral was held the 29th. Back is used for accounting.

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