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Livingston, Johnston Journal

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.04079 Author/Creator: Livingston, Johnston Place Written: [Schenectady, New York] Type: Book Date: 1833-1834 Pagination: 113p. 20.9 x 16.7 cm Order a Copy

The journal contains drawings, poems, excerpts from literary and philosophical works, as well as notes on scholarly subjects. Most likely from Johnston's studies at Union College, Schenectady, N.Y.

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