Sharp diary 1917 page 262. Tuesday 11 September 1917 - Jackson
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Tuesday 11th of September 1917
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Determining to test this place we went a long 10 mile walk to Cave Creek, striking back straight into the country. We drew 7 or 8 cabins but got very little and that of small value. Some of the people were the sternest, dourest, people I have ever met, living in great squalor and very difficult to handle. Four of them gave tongue and not altogether unwillingly but I am satisfied that they knew but little. They are the most primitive people I have yet struck, the survivals of a past day. Rested and had tea on our return. Then wrote letters before and after dinner. Wrote a long one to Mrs Storrow about a possible Boston engagement. I offer her first week in Dec[ember], last week in Nov[ember], or last week in Oct[ober], in order of preference. Sang a few songs (solus) to Mrs Little, her daughter & husband round the fire in the evening. Nights very cold indeed but warmish in the middle of the day.Location
USA : Kentucky : Jackson [37.5531457,-83.3835135]
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