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John Downes diaries

John Downes lived in Philadelphia from 1842 to 1856. He published the "U. S. Almanac" and other astronomical and mathematical works. The diaries contain descriptions of daily life, visits to Boston, and comments on family members. The diaries are contained in Farmer's Almanacs fo...

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Main Author: Downes, John 1799-1882 (Creator)
Collection:John Downes Diaries
Collection Number:Am.0551
Format: Manuscript
Language:English
Subjects and Genres:
Diarists > 19th century
Social Life and Customs > Boston (Mass.) > 19th century
Social life and customs > Pennsylvania > Philadelphia (Pa.) > 19th century.
Weather > Personal accounts
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