Journal, 1820-1824.

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Journal, 1820-1824.

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Clapp's journal, May 1820-June 1824, commences with his summer apprenticeship to James White ( - ) of Boston and contains brief entries concerning the weather, his wages, daily childhood activities (e.g., sleighing and visits to a zoo), his studies in Dorchester during the winter months, and his eventual apprenticeship to John Cotton, with references to his responsibilities with that firm. The entries also refer to Boston election days, holidays, other city activities, and the extensive damage done by a hurricane in 1821. Included are fragments from Clapp's studies, such as an Essay on Disappointment and an account of the Battle of Marathon.

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White, James

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The later volume indicates James White lived in South Amboy, New Jersey. From the description of James White account books, 1809-1836. (Cornell University Library). WorldCat record id: 63543457 ...

Clapp, David, 1806-1893

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David Clapp was well-known as a printer in Boston, Ma. Born in Dorchester, Ma. in 1806, he was educated locally and began working as a tanner at the age of 13. In 1822, he became an apprentice at John Cotton's printing shop in Boston. Although he finished his apprenticeship in 1827, he continued working forCotton until 1831 when he started his own business. Henry Hull was his partner for a brief period of time. Clapp was a member of the Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association, the New-Engl...

Cotton, John Whealdon, 1925-

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