SOCIAL RELATIONS IN NINETEENTH CENTURY FREDERICK AS REVEALED IN JACOB ENGELBRECHT'S DIARY

Abstract

For over two centuries, Frederick has become a desired home and sanctuary for thousands of European immigrants and at times has also been a city divided by internal conflict. Established in 1745, Frederick has evolved from being a small frontier settlement to a large populated city of 91,497 inhabitants.2 Local museums are full of well-preserved collections of artifacts and materials concerning Frederick's history. These items provide a snapshot of the American experience. One such item is the diary of Jacob Engelbrecht.