Diary, 1881.

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Diary, 1881.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/317116603

A personal diary kept by Edward Mott, a canal laborer, who lived in Sandy Hill (now Hudson Falls), New York, covering the period from 13 June to 8 October 1881. The diary offers a glimpse at the lifestyle of canal workers, that is depicted here as being rough and dangerous. Mott details problems of drunkenness, brawling, pilfering, and other vices of his co-workers.

1 item (ca. 120 p.) ; 14 cm.

New York State Library

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Mott, Edward Harold, 1845-

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Mott worked for the New York, Lake Erie and Western Railroad. From the description of Letter, 1881 April 15. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122379191 ...