Diary, 1864.

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Diary, 1864.

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.)

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

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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 ...