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Booth, Thomas R., fl. 1861-1908 1866 Diary of Thomas Rogers Booth

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03347.06 Author/Creator: Booth, Thomas R., fl. 1861-1908 Place Written: Various Places Type: Diary Date: 1866 Pagination: 1 v. ; approximately 113 p. ; 8.5 x 18.5 cm. Order a Copy

Entires take place in Missouri, Lousiana and Pennsylvania. He Carefully notes arrivals and exits. Talks about friends, particularly the ones he dines with. Mentions the weather in many entires. Back of book is used for account entries.

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