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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03347.20 Author/Creator: Booth, Thomas R. (fl. 1861-1908) Place Written: [various places] Type: Diary Date: 1880 Pagination: 1 v. ; approximately 365 p. ; 8.5 x 16.5 cm. Order a Copy

All entries take place in Pennsylvania, Deleware and Maryland. Records his small journeys from town to town. We learn he likes to attend philosophical meetings and lectures as well as church. Back used for accounting.

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