William Fisher diary, 1859-1861
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Cameron, Chantal
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A diary belonging to William Fisher of Massachusetts and Connecticut just prior to the Civil War (1859-1861). Much of the diary describes Fisher’s business activities and travels. Some entries refer to runaway slaves, a sermon given by abolitionist Henry Ward Beecher, life in the south, and a visit to Niagara Falls.
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William Fisher (1788-1878) was a farmer, state legislator and cotton mill manager who lived in Massachusetts and Connecticut. He had various business holdings, including a sawmill on the Satilla River in Georgia.
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