K Diary, 1863, June 18, 1881-Nov. 1890.

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K Diary, 1863, June 18, 1881-Nov. 1890.

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Diary talks of his work, personal affairs, weather and life in Jacksonville. He mentions the changes in the town, new buildings, old buildings torn down, deaths of prominent and regular folk, murder and other criminal news in the city, modernization changes, civic and entertainment activities. Refers to the "Institution" several times. Discusses his home and family, their activities, gardening, changes to and new purchases for their home and the costs. Interactions with friends and acquaintances in Jacksonville. One letter, March 1863, from E.S. Trover in Carthage, discusses his job as editor of the paper there and the Democrats in the town.

1 v. ; 27 x 17 cm.

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Printer who lived in Jacksonville, Illinois working for the Illinois Sentinel which later became the Illinois Courier. From the description of K Diary, 1863, June 18, 1881-Nov. 1890. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 55768319 ...