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Fragmented Gleanings of Labor and Politics Across Ages
A dense archival excerpt depicts 18th century labor conditions with wage ranges, tasks, and regional differences. It references hodcarriers, canal work, and urban labor in Albany, New York, Baltimore, and Virginia, noting pay in shillings and pounds, seasonal shifts, and living provisions. The text interleaves political commentary on Virginia and national figures with misc notes on social norms and a local merchant advertisement.
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Vanie
Germ
Workington City
Marc Lua
Albany
New York
Tanewater
Pennsylvania
Baltimore
Sienth
Fredricksburg
Virginia
Gar
Sinaan