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Perkins, Shepard Ezekiel, 1829 - 1899

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Shepard Ezekiel Perkins Diary

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Identifier: 0000-0208M
Scope and Contents

In his diary, Perkins writes about agriculture on his farm, livestock, and the weather. The record tells of daily events such as a visit from his daughter, Babe (Augusta P. Lake); loading melons for his son-in-law, Abe Chance; and the worsening illness of his youngest sister, Susan, in Augusta, who died the day after the diary ends.

Dates: 1887 - 1888