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Introduction and explanations

Jan 01, 2008 21:28

Hello, and welcome to the diary of James Fitzjames Fraser West (1833-1883)! This isn't actually the first diary entry, but rather we begin with a few words of background and explanation from the person behind the project ( Read more... )

background information, blank entries, tadie west, yorkshire, birmingham, finances

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willowfae January 1 2008, 22:09:10 UTC

Thank you for this intro post. It has been recommended that I add this journal as a friend to read for my OU history course starting next month. I look forward to reading the entries.

jamesfraserwest January 1 2008, 22:29:25 UTC

Welcome, and I hope it's useful for you!

sospan_fach January 1 2008, 23:27:35 UTC

Thank you for a very informative introductory post. Looking forward with keen anicipation to the installments.

I am one of those [I suspect one of a multitude ;-)] who were pointed to this with reference to its relation to Doyle's Dr. Watson's medical career. I'm researching the history and life of 19th-century surgeons (WRT Watson) at the moment, so this primary source is the equivalent of gold dust for me.

Thank you very much indeed for taking this project on! :-D

jamesfraserwest January 1 2008, 23:42:03 UTC

Oh, gosh - I hadn't even thought of Dr. Watson, but I can definitely see the relevance! West even has to treat a gun-shot wound at one point in the diary, although, alas, foul play is not suspected. ;-)

Anyway, I hope you'll find it helpful for your research, and I'm glad to hear the word's been spreading.

elena_c January 2 2008, 07:54:55 UTC

Sorry to be a me too, but that's the reason why I'm here also. For a writer, accurate historical info is always valuable (even if it's just for fanfic, lol.) Anyway, thanks for taking this on! I'm looking forward to peeking in on the life of Dr. West.

jamesfraserwest January 2 2008, 10:14:21 UTC

No, that's fab! Glad to have you along for the ride. :-)