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Spelling mistakes and strange punctuation and also uncomfortable comments of their times should remain true to the original document to enable historical accuracy and to keep the original style, expression and personality.
Abbreviations
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Line breaks
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Non-English language text
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Unreadable text
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Marginalia
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Do not correct grammar
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Order of transcription
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Blank pages
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Distressing content
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