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Tag Archives: Samuel A. Agnew
25 October 1863: “His wife went to see him but he was buried the day before she reached Atlanta.”
Item description: Entry, dated 25 October 1863, from the dairy of Samuel A. Agnew. Agnew describes a church service and news from engagements in Tennessee, Georgia, South Carolina, and Virginia. [transcription available below images] Item citation: From folder 9 of … Continue reading
Posted in Southern Historical Collection
Tagged Atlanta (G.A.), Battle of Chickamauga, Charleston (S.C.), Chattanooga (T.N.), church attendance, religion, Samuel A. Agnew, wounded soldiers
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19 October 1863: “…preparing for the decisive struggle which is generally believed to be not far in the future.”
Item description: Entry, dated 19 October 1863, from the diary of Samuel A. Agnew. He discusses a case of horse-stealing, the activities surrounding a visit from CSA President Jefferson Davis, and recent operations of General James Chalmers. [transcription available below … Continue reading
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Tagged Collinsville, Gen. James Chalmers, horses, Jefferson Davis, newspapers, railroad, Samuel A. Agnew, wagon trains
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6 October 1863: “Becky & Eliza were faithful and the Yankees called Becky “Secesh” because she told them she was not willing to leave her master.”
Item description: Entry, dated 6 October 1863, from the diary of Samuel A. Agnew. He describes his escape of Union troops plundering his home and their attempts to free his family’s slaves. He also notes the cavalry’s “sweet tooth,” stating … Continue reading
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Tagged 5th Ohio Regiment, food, livestock, Mississippi, Samuel A. Agnew, slaves, Union soldiers
Comments Off on 6 October 1863: “Becky & Eliza were faithful and the Yankees called Becky “Secesh” because she told them she was not willing to leave her master.”