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• Today in Historical Diaries from AAS

• Clerk and the City, 1849

  • May 21, 1849 (Monday)
    Well here I am in Norristown once more—came up this morning to attend the funeral of Mordecai Koplin.  Walked with a sister of the deceased, exceedingly warm—rather a mournful walk—large procession.  Dined with Miss A.V.B—n, Called on the McKays this … Continue reading → […]

• Schoolmarm, 1870

  • Another Saturday night…
    May 21. Pleasant and warm.  Went to school.  I expected Silas out from Westfield this afternoon but he did not come.  Saw Mrs. Seymour and Alton when they went to see Dr. Snow.  Marvin went home at noon and Alfred + Milton at recess, all without giving any notice that they were going.  So ends […]

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