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Extracts from the Journals of Thomas Mann (May 18–August 4, 1805)

Extracts from the Journals of Thomas Mann (May 18–August 4, 1805)

1805-1809, Dancing Exercise, Diaries & Journals, Duke University, Methodists, Other Bodily Exercises & General References

“Som Shouted Som cryd Som Had the Jurks and I was powerful tempted. I never Saw Aney person Have them befour and I Cannot Account for it. God only know the Causes….”

Extracts from the Journals of Thomas Mann (May 21–September 21, 1807)

Extracts from the Journals of Thomas Mann (May 21–September 21, 1807)

1805-1809, Diaries & Journals, Duke University, Methodists

“Dr. Hambleton had the Jurks five time[s] in meeting….”

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