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Arthur, D.B., fl. 1862-1904 Diary [September 1864]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06245.04 Author/Creator: Arthur, D.B., fl. 1862-1904 Place Written: Various Places Type: Diary Date: 15 September 1864 - 30 September 1864 Pagination: 16 p. : Height: 11 cm, Width: 17 cm Order a Copy

He records the weather in each entry. A notable entries occurs on Sept. 16th when he describes the death of his friend Delano.

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