A. H. Sawyer Diaries, 1861-1863
- Title:
- A. H. Sawyer Diaries, 1861-1863
- Creator:
- Sawyer, Alonzo H., 1827-1885
- Creator Role:
- Author
- Accession / Call Number:
- 2007.044 (m)
- Object ID:
- 2007-044(M)
- Date:
- 1861-1863
- Physical Description:
- 2 diaries; leather-bound; tabbed for closure; 13 cm and 15 cm
- Scope and Content:
- The A. H. Sawyer Diaries consist of two diaries dated 1861 and 1863, which have "A.H. Sawyer Alton N.H." inscribed on the flyleaf and are most likely the diaries of Alonzo H. Sawyer (1827-1885). The entries record of daily life and the weather with some Civil War references mostly to do with local soldiers and regiments coming and going. The diaries are preprinted with tables of information. Tucked into the 1861 diary is a newspaper cutting of the undated obituary of Miss E. B. Shapleigh. The reverse side is advertisement for sewing machines.
- Subjects:
- Diaries , United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865 , Weather
- Locations:
- Alton, NH
- Credit Line:
- New Hampshire Historical Society purchase.
- Restrictions:
- Available for research.
- Level Description:
- Collection
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