Prescott, Timothy.

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This diary is attributed to Timothy Prescott who was a leading citizen of Concord, Mass. in the early years of the 19th century. He was apparently both a lawyer and a farmer and is said to be the father of Civil War hero, Colonel George L. (George Lincoln) Prescott (1829-1864). He was active in the town's business and in some reform movements.

From the description of Diary : manuscript, 1830-1840. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 612772306

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creatorOf Prescott, Timothy. Diary : manuscript, 1830-1840. Houghton Library
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associatedWith Concord Lyceum (Mass.) corporateBody
associatedWith Emerson, Ralph Waldo, 1803-1882. person
associatedWith Prescott family. family
associatedWith Prescott, George L. (George Lincoln), 1829-1864. person
associatedWith Thoreau, Henry David, 1817-1862. person
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Massachusetts--Concord
Concord (Mass.)
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Lectures and lecturing
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Active 1830

Active 1840

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