Ferdinando Fairfax diary, 1792, [microform].

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Ferdinando Fairfax diary, 1792, [microform].

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122591449

The diary describes two journeys Ferdinando Fairfax made through Virginia from February 28 to March 26, 1792 and from July 14 to September 11, 1792. The diary offers detailed observations about the places where he dined and lodged, the people he met, road and weather conditions, along with his comments and incidental commentary, most notably concerning his health. Fairfax visited many of his peers during the trips and provides descriptions of the various stops, including Fredericksburg, Warm Springs, Staunton, and Monticello.

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Fairfax, Ferdinando, 1766-1820

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Ferdinando Fairfax was the second son of Rev. Bryan Fairfax. From the description of Ferdinando Fairfax diary, 1792, [microform]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122591449 Fairfax was the second son of the Rev. Bryan Fairfax, 8th Lord Fairfax, and heir to large tracts of land in Virginia's Northern Neck. From the description of Diary of Ferdinando Fairfax [manuscript], 1792. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647836349 From the description of D...