MsV2 CTW: Private Journal of Cloe Tyler Whittle Commenced March 18, 1861, March 18, 1861 - March 11, 1862

Item — Box: 1, Item: 2

Identifier: id108626

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents 4/12 reaction to Lincoln's call to arms; mentions her "secession dress"; limitations of being a woman and wishes she could do more for secessionist cause; 4/19 Virginia's secession rumored, not confirmed; birth of her niece; first Battle of Bull Run; CTW's 18th birthday; summary of events of past year; relatives who opposed secession; death of Uncle Armstrong; her sister Grace's marriage; school and social life.

Dates

Creation: March 18, 1861 - March 11, 1862

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

Conditions Governing Access:

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