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John Rowe Diary Chronicle of an 18th Century Boston Merchant
The diary of Boston merchant John Rowe reveals daily life and views from 1764 to 1779, including social events, militia tensions, and reactions to British policy. Entries cover tax protests, Boston Massacre era pageants, family ties, fishing, lotteries, and the looming Revolution with notes on ships, tea parties, and the fall of calm in colonial life.
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Hin Rowe
Boston
Rowe
Anna Daman
Fred
Tidin’ Linzer
England
John Rowe
Fatos
Wis
John Hadimeans
Dairg
Novi
Boston J
Rolwe
Maral
Rowet
America
Colo’ Ingersell's
Hancock
Rutland
Colo. Murray's
Nantick Pond
Rowe House
Jerry Gridley
Gridley
Masons
New England
Tony Mar
Anne Rowe Cunninghaum
Assachusetts Historical Society
Edward Lillie Pierce
W. B. Clarke Company
Heston
Jonny
Bottale St. Ki Sana
Atdals
Hoxton
Apet Smith
Nassau
Pyranny
Panewill
Hall
Bruce
Coffin
Charlestown
Worchester
Dorchester
Bunker Hill
Linzeen
Linzee Belkin
Linpee
George
Count d'Estaing
Fleet
J. Rowe