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Pugh, Josephine Nicholls, 1820-1868. Josephine Nicholls Pugh Civil War account and biographical sketch, circa 1865-1868.

Title: Josephine Nicholls Pugh Civil War account and biographical sketch, circa 1865-1868.

Personal account titled "Dark Days: Woman's Record," describes the occupation of Assumption Parish by Union troops in 1862. Pugh describes an exchange with federal officers (including a "Dutch" major), confiscation of her property and abduction of males slaves by the federal troops, the change in attitude of the slaves and their refusal to work, and Irish refugees who found shelter in her home. She briefly mentions Union General Weitzel, the 18th Louisiana Infantry, the Crescent Regiment, Ralston's Battery, Semmes Battery, partisan rangers, and "militia from the lower parishes." The account includes a description of Pugh's interaction with and attitude toward slaves. The second item is a description of the character and personality of Josephine Pugh written by her husband, Col. William W. Pugh, for their daughter, Louisa Hunter Pugh, ca. 1868.

ArchivalResource: 2 items.

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Pugh, Josephine Nicholls, 1820-1868. Mrs. W.W. Pugh, Jr., Civil War account, circa 1865.

Title: Mrs. W.W. Pugh, Jr., Civil War account, circa 1865.

An account of the Battle of Georgia Landing at Labadieville, Assumption Parish, La., Oct. 27, 1862, describes the attempt of Confederate forces to hold the advance of Union Gen. Godfrey Weitzel at Bayou Lafourche. Confederate troops were defeated and Colonel G. P. McPheeters was killed in the battle.

ArchivalResource: 1 item.1 microfilm reel ; 35 mm.

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