Journals, 1857-1870.

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Journals, 1857-1870.

Two journals (1857-1862 and 1862-1870) documenting Fanning's personal and financial affairs in Texas. Entries include descriptions of day to day problems of farming and ranching, planting of crops, hunting up horses, killing sheep, and dealing with his slaves' illnesses.

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Fanning, James G. (James Gatliff), 1806-1886

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Born in Pittsfield, Mass.; sheriff of Jefferson Parish, La., and editor of the Louisiana Statesman; after living in Louisiana for thirty years, moved to Rancho, Tex. where he farmed until his death. From the description of Journals, 1857-1870. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70972376 ...