jan 1, 1853 - Typical work day
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From about 5:30am - 6:30pm. Despite hardworking, discomfort, long hours, and meagre pay (skilled men maybe receiving $1.25/day), working Irish were still not dissatisfied. Generally because the conditions were still better than what they dealt with in Ireland.
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