| Surname | Lerber | |
| First Name | Charles (Karl Anton) | |
| Gender | male | |
| Place of birth | Berne | |
| Place of death | Berne | |
| Year of birth | 1784 | |
| Year of death | 1837 | |
| Profession | Banker | |
| Religion | Protestant | |
| Place(s) of activity | Reichenbach (BE) | |
| Century | 18 | |
| Biographical information | Son of Franz Rudolf and Rosina Katharina Stürler. He married Susanne Louise Glayre and worked as a banker in Paris, Rome and then Lausanne. He was also a member of the small Council of Bern from 1824 to 1831 and Councillor of State from 1831 to 1837. | |
| Title | Journall du Graben. pendent quatuorse jour depuis le 8e 8obr jusq le 22e Octobre 1796. Carle de lerber. | |
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| Period writen | 8-20 October 1796 | |
| Period covered | 8-20 October 1796 | |
| Format / Language | Autograph, mainly in French | |
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| Content | The author was twelve years old when he wrote of his daily activities during a stay with his grandmother and uncle near Reichenbach in the Bernese Oberland. He spent his time hunting, writing, playing the violin, and playing cards. He also helped with agricultural work such as harvesting potatoes or cabbage and counting grain sacks. During a visit from his parents he showed his diary to his father. In return, he was given his pocket money for the week. Charles also corresponded with his father on a regular basis during this period away from home |
| Place of deposit | ACV |
| Classification | PP 106/76 |
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