Diary, 1866-1868.

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Cowles, Florence Ashmore, b. 1846. Diary, 1866-1868.

Diary, 1866-1868.

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Entries primarily describe Florence Cowles' family life. Florence was newly-married as the volume opens (the first twenty pages are missing). She often reveals her positive feeling toward her husband. Florence also corresponded with her parents, brother, and sisters on a regular basis. She became quite despondent in 1867 when she realized that she could not visit her family in New Orleans because she could not afford the trip. Florence wrote movingly about a sister who had died young, remarking that when the death occurred she believed that all purpose had been taken from her own life. Florence looked forward to having children of her own and on March 24, 1867, her first child, Will, Jr., was born. Throughout the remainder of the diary, the growth and progress of the boy is recounted. Florence also remarked on the difficulty she had in getting along with her mother-in-law. She described her as a woman in bad humor and highly critical and thought that Will did not realize how unkind his mother could be. On his part, Will believed that his wife was the cause of estrangement between himself and his mother. Florence rarely commented on community activities or events that took place outside her immediate family life.

1 v. (211 p.) ; 20 cm.

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