Diary, 1829-1863.

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Diary, 1829-1863.

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Diary entries are broken into two parts, 1829-1830, and 1857-1963. Describes wheat production, the use of fertilizers, and family news, including the death of his wife and illness of his daughter, Harriet, and the education of son, William Poultney Adams. Also describes his experiences in the Confederate Army. There are many references to personal finances, slaves, and travel, including descriptions of a trip to Nashville and through Chicago, Niagara, Albany, New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C. Contains inventories of Adams's property taken for taxation.

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Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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Adams, Harriet Stratemeyer

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Adams, William C.

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Planter, of Albemarle County, Va. From the description of Diary, 1829-1863. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 19105858 ...

Adams, William Poultney.

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Confederate states of America. Army

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The Savannah Ordnance Depot, Savannah, Georgia, was organized as a field depot during the Civil War. In April 1864, it became the Savannah Arsenal under the supervision of the Chief of Ordnance. From the description of Savannah Ordnance Depot employment roll, 1864. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 38477938 The Confederate States of America Army may have created the position of Purchasing Commissary of Subsistence to oversee the distribution of food and other supplies to the Co...