Fontaine, Edward, narrative, 1857.

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Fontaine, Edward, narrative, 1857.

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Photocopy of original manuscript and a typed transcription relate to the life of Mirabeau B. Lamar to 1857.

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Fontaine, Edward, 1814-1884

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Edward Fontaine (1814-1884) was a minister and amateur naturalist. He served as private secretary to Republic of Texas President Mirabeau B. Lamar from 1841-1843. From the description of Fontaine, Edward, narrative, 1857. (University of Texas Libraries). WorldCat record id: 65466887 Edward Fontaine (1814-1884) was a minister and amateur naturalist. Before joining the ministry, he attended West Point (1830-1832), was admitted to the bar, and served as...

Lamar, Mirabeau Buonaparte, 1798-1859

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Lamar served as President of Republic of Texas (1838-1841). This journal, in Lamar's own hand, documents his June-October 1835 trip from Columbus, Georgia to Brazoria, Texas. Observations of the climate, political situations, and people encountered during the journey, delving into Lamar's own thoughts on these subjects. Lamar, like other travelers, stopped overnight in private houses and farms, and stayed longer in settled areas such as San Augustine, Nacogdoches, Brazoria, and Velasco. ...