Swisher, John Milton Items 1879, 1881

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Swisher, John Milton Items 1879, 1881

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The items of John Milton Swisher,soldier, farmer, and banker, include reminiscences by Swisher of his early life, hisparticipation in the Battle of San Jacinto and his return home to Washington County,as well as his recollections of some noteworthy Texans of the day.

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