Diary, 1864.

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Diary, 1864.

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Diary of a schoolgirl principally relating to the occupation of Gallatin, Tenn., and the surrounding region by Union troops under General Eleazer A. Paine. She describes the occupation; atrocities attributed to the Federal troops; the presence of former slaves, projects to educate them, and their abuse by Union troops from eastern Tennessee; and the presence of Confederate troops in the area. There is occasional mention of school life and of social visits.

1 v. (36 p.)

Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6861329

Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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Williamson, A.M. (Alice Muriel), 1869-1933

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Resident of Gallatin (Sumner Co.), Tenn. From the description of Diary, 1864. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 154271039 From the description of Diary, 1864. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 20504643 ...

Paine, E. A. (Eleazar A.), 1815-1882

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Paine, a native of Ohio and a graduate of West Point, was a Monmouth, Illinois lawyer until he became colonel of the 9th Illinois Infantry on July 26, 1861. He was appointed brigadier general on September 3, 1861 and commanded troops in various parts of the western theater, especially guarding railroads. He resigned April 5, 1865 and returned to his law practice. From the description of Papers, 1817-1936 (1861-1864). (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 6736252...