Anna M. Ferris diary, 1864-1867
Scope and Contents
Year begins with thoughts of the soldiers. Saw the 1st Delaware honored, but they seemed "insensible to their triumph, " battle--weary. Also, African-American soldiers who were being sent to lower Delaware to recruit enslaved people to join the army. Attended Great Central Fair in Philadelphia in June 1864. Joy at end of long war and abolishment of slavery, then to Philadelphia to see Lincoln's body pass through. By 1866, despairing again about the politics and the treachery of the president. Nursing dear Sally who dies end of 1866. Anna's father, Benjamin Ferris, died Nov. 9, 1867
Dates
- Creation: 1864-1867
Conditions Governing Access
Access is through microfilm when available. Collection is open for research.
Physical Facet
1 folder
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