Diary, 1886-1887 (inclusive).

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Diary, 1886-1887 (inclusive).

Diary (15 cm.) regarding Greene's visit to New York City as guest of Amos J. Cummings and his wife, and her life on the family farm and at her cottage on Lake Erie. Diary also mentions physical ailments, home remedies, and religious meetings. Includes several pages of blank forms at the end intended for addresses, memoranda and monthly cash accounts.

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Cummings, Amos J. (Amos Jay), 1841-1902

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Jones, Sam P. (Sam Porter), 1847-1906

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