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1. Morgan May Journal, 1861-1871, May Township, Minnesota

Creator:: May, Morgan
Date Created:: 1861 - 1871
Description:: Morgan May's handwritten farm journal from February 9, 1861, through April 14, 1871. Morgan May, a farmer from England, was the first settler in the part of Washington County, Minnesota, now known as May Township. His journal provides a detailed record of the day-to-day operation of a large commerical farm including entries about the weather, crops, livestock, farm hands, implement and household purchases, barn construction, wages, travel and visitors as well as personal comments.
Contributing Institution:: Stillwater Public Library
Type:: Text
Format:: Diaries