MsV6 CTW: Private Journal of Cloe Tyler Whittle commenced August 23, 1866, Norfolk, Virginia, August 23, 1866 - April 30, 1868

Item — Box: 1, Item: 6

Identifier: id109595

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Scope and Contents

CTW and her father accompanied Mrs. Leonard to visit Jefferson Davis in prison (Mrs. Leonard's uncle). Describes breakfast; Conway Whittle and Davis discuss end of war, why terms weren't reached before end o fwar, dealing with Lincoln and Seward. 9/10 - meeting to organize Washington Lee Association (to found orphanage for Children of Confederate dead); Conway Whittle goes to NY on business. 10/1 - CTW's impression of life in the North (unfavorable). 10/3 - meeting for Sunday School teachers - CTW is secretary of group. Mr. Barton - minister and his reorganization of the church. Describes another visit with President and Mrs. Davis - impression of Mrs. Davis. 10/31 - Mr. Leonard elected to legislature cholera in the area, but no cases nearby. (Cousin) Jennie Whittle suspended from her church for dancing. 5/1 - great list for small reception. 5/8 - visit to Jefferson Davis. 5/14 - Davis released on bail, CTW discovers he is in Norfolk and goes to meet him at the home of the Leonards. Davis embraces her but shakes hands with the other ladies in the private gathering. People of Norfolk turn out to see, touch Davis. 8/7 - leaves Norfolk on trip. 8/11 - in White Sulfur Springs; introduced to Robert E. Lee, later to General Custis Lee. 8/31 - Healing Springs. 9/9 - back to Norfolk. 9/29 - guest list-reception. 1/9/68 - attends masquerade party. 2/9 - a list of CTW's friends.

Dates

Creation: August 23, 1866 - April 30, 1868

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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