Journal and Sketchbook, 1824-1825.

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Journal and Sketchbook, 1824-1825.

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Journal of William B. Davidson, 1824-25, member of the Philadelphia bar, details activities in law college, daily local events, his observations on sermons preached in local churches, politics, tours through Pennsylvania, travel by coach and canal, and describes a reception tendered Lafayette on the occasion of his visit to Philadelphia, Sept. 28, 1924. Davidon's sketchbook, 1825, contains drawings of Mauch Chunk, Berwick, Harpers Ferry, and other places.

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Historical Society of Pennsylvania

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