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Friday August 1st. 1788. -

[1788-08-01]
The day was spent in the usual ...

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Docno: DQA02d875

Author: JQA
Date: 1788-08-02
Mr. Farnham proposed to me this morning to join a party, which was formed to go in the afternoon to the grove; a romantic spot, where the young people are fond of visiting. I declined however: and they finally gave up the scheme, as they were informed the proprietor of the land had some objections. I have been this week tolerably industrious.
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