Journal, 1831 1832.

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Journal, 1831 1832.

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Journal kept by Weetman, who moved in 1831 from Liverpool to Manchester where he worked in the Holt Town Counting House. The author described his journey by rail to Manchester; the period of mourning observed by employees when his employer's wife died in childbirth; the unhealthy appearance of the young women employed by the mill; and the festivities in celebration of the coronation of King William and Queen Adelaide. Weetman, who had previously lived in Brazil, worked on some foreign accounts. Entries reveal that he was unhappy in his work and frequently critical of his employer. Weetman often expressed his eagerness to hear from "Betsey," and was disappointed to learn that her father disapproved of their courtship. Journal entries span the dates 1831 Jan. 3-Sept. 20. Weetman copied poetry onto the back pages of the journal 1832 April-June.

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Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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