Diary, 1830-1831.

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Diary, 1830-1831.

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Diary, 1830 Nov. - 1831 May, describing Watson's voyage from New York City to Mobile, Ala. and his steamboat trip up the Ala. River. Also discusses his search for employment around Ala., his job tutoring in Greensboro and his hopes of obtaining a job at the University of Ala. Describes the Ala. cities of Mobile, Selma, Greensboro, Demopolis, Linden and Tuscaloosa. Includes vivid descriptions of Ala. life and Watson's impressions of the state.

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Watson, Henry, 1810-1891.

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Planter and lawyer of Greensboro, Ala. From the description of Henry Watson papers, 1765-1938; (bulk 1828-1869). (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 20273654 From the guide to the Henry Watson Papers, 1765-1938, (David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University) Watson was born in East Windsor, Ct. in 1811 to Henry Watson. He graduated from Trinity College, Hartford, Ct. (A.B., 1828) and Harvard College (A.B., ed. eun., 1828). In 18...