Diary of Edward L. Vail

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Edward L. Vail diary

Edward L. Vail diary

Collection area: Arizona and Southwest

Collection dates: 1890

About this collection

Diary describes a cattle drive to California, Jan. 31, 1890 to Mar. 29, 1890, by the Empire Land and Cattle Co. to escape high freight rates. Includes financial accounts, cattle records, notes on supplies.

Inventory available in the library.

Historical background

Arizona cattleman and rancher.

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