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A2929 Vol. 33, B.
Diary written by James Macarthur of a tour through Belgium and Germany with his brother Edward, Nov. 14, 1828 to Jan. 2, 1829. It contains many observations on farming, management of sheep, etc. in places visited by him. At Weimar he was received by the poet Goethe.
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14th Novr Saturday Dover – "Dealer in foreign game –" Three hours crossing water very smooth –
Calais – Rival factions of Hotel Keepers – Bourbon & Bourbon Condé – Table d'hote at Hotel Bourbon American Gentleman & Lady – Smuggling on the part of the English & French Ministers –
At twelve P.M. left Calais in the Diligence for Lisle
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Passed through Dunquerque Cassel – Beautiful view from Calen - Rich soil - Country well named Les pays bas Road level & very wet
Arrived at Lisle at three on sunday aftn Hotel de L'Europe Table d'hote - Mr S K & H. B – Heavy rain during the later part of the day –
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Monday 16th Novr
Left Lisle at 7 oClock Clear cold morning Country wet & miserable in appea rance to Menen the frontier town of Belgium
Baggage examined at the Custom House – great civility of the Douaniers who when they found we were English would not search the luggage – Great change in the general appearance of the Country after leaving Menen –
Husbandry excellent