Diary, 1862
Scope and Contents
Diary, 1862, of M.L. Higgins of Connecticut. She was born on 11 March 1813 and her occupation seems to include teaching women how to make bouquets and wreathes out of hair. Entries relate to her daily activities, which primarily concern her daughter Alice and Alice's husband Frederick. Also includes stories about injured and dead soldiers coming back from the Civil War.
Dates
- Creation: 1862
Creator
- From the Collection: Higgins, M.L. (Person)
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Extent
From the Collection: 0.01 Linear Foot
Language
From the File: English
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository