Journal, 1854-1871.

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Journal, 1854-1871.

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Entitled "Chronicle of Syke. Jefferson County, Ky.," Schwartz intended to confine his journal to matters concerning his country estate Syke, but became more general as time went on. He kept the journal in a part retrospective, part current style. Throughout, he details his agricultural plans and activities, expansion of house and grounds, and health of family and friends. He discusses local events and effects of the Civil War; economic conditions; travel; the "short line" railroad connection in Louisville; and gives an ongoing account of the Franco-Prussian War. The journal stops abruptly 28 Feb. 1871 and there is one loose, undated memo summarizing the rest of the year.

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