Diary : manuscript, 1843-1844.

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Diary : manuscript, 1843-1844.

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Concerns a journey from Worcester, Mass., to Illinois for the purpose of examining the Illinois and Michigan Canal, with entries concerning the canal, estimates of the cost of completion, description of the land crossed during the journey; with further entries concerning a journey to England to make a report to Baring Brothers & Co. and others who were funding the canal.

1 v. (86 leaves) ; 22 cm.

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