William Sweetland Diary

Daily diary kept by Magistrate William Sweetland at Bonavista, 1850-1853. The volume contains entries with his views on a myriad of topics, including world politics, religious doctrines, and Newfoundland politics and justice. A large proportion of the entries relate to local matters. He offers comme...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Sweetland, William, 1788-1864
Format: Manuscript
Language:English
Published: 1850
Subjects:
Sweetland
William
1788-1864 > Diaries
Bonavista (N.L.) > Social life and customs > 19th century
Newfoundland and Labrador > Politics and government > 19th century
Newfoundland
Online Access:http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/sweetland/id/138
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Summary:Daily diary kept by Magistrate William Sweetland at Bonavista, 1850-1853. The volume contains entries with his views on a myriad of topics, including world politics, religious doctrines, and Newfoundland politics and justice. A large proportion of the entries relate to local matters. He offers comment on the seal and cod fisheries, his business and professional responsibilities, including his work as Magistrate and as a surveyor of properties, social matters and family affairs.

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