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[Civil War/Other Diaries] 13 Vols. ++ Diary of John Clark of Washington County, New York, 1861. Clark was a merchant, seedsman, owner of a shoe/boot store, and farmer who lived near Fort Edward. His diary chronicles the coming of the Civil War. (Jan) “the papers are full of exciting news from the South. Withal that can possibly be conceded, I feel civil war will be the result. It will be a fearful hazard…extirpating the curse of slavery from the bounds of this great nation.” (Feb.) Other entries deal with his business, social affairs and matters relating to his job as justice of the peace. 122 pp ink text; 7 pp. accounts including a list of local subscribers to the New York World. 12mo. Flex cloth preprinted with month and date for daily entries. ++ Record book of Capt. C. H. Bacon for voyages from various ports in New England and as far south as New Jersey. 1876-77. Bacon’s vessel carried coal and stone along the East Coast. He lists his voyages with pilotage fees, crew expenses, etc. Saybrook, Middleton, Portland, New Haven, Rikers Island, and elsewhere. 1 vol., 120pp. 12mo, contemp flex leather. ++ 11-volume Carr Family Diary Collection. Diaries of C. L. T. Carr (1868, 1870, 1882). Helen Carr (1894, 1892, 1902) and J. H. Collins (1876), kept in Bradford, New Hampshire, and Salem, Mass. Village and family news, travels, social events, building a sap house, making clothes, etc. Helen (b. 1821) writes in 1902, “Today we were permitted to see [Theodore Roosevelt], the President of the United States. He is very smart and young – only 43 years old. We think he advocates good principles.” 8 vols. of diary together with 3 vols. of contemporary accounts/notes by Frank T. Carr and others. Together, 11 Vols. Age and use-worn, very good.
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