Diary, 1847-1848.

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Diary, 1847-1848.

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Photostat of diary kept while teaching school, mostly in Petersburg. Discusses his students, their studies and school programs which he organized. Discusses his social activities and the people he visits with. Describes the celebration in Petersburg for the soldiers returning from the Mexican War. Writes of his plan for studying the law.

31 p. ; 31 x 19 cm.

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library

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Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library

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Riggin, Augustus Kerr, 1822-1903,

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Born in Menard County, Illinois near Athens. Taught school in Middletown, Beardstown and Petersburg before studying the law. Menard County Clerk, 1853-1861. Left politics to farm and remained a well known citizen of the county. From the description of Diary, 1847-1848. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 54101899 ...