J.J. Little journal, 1860-1882

Summary

Creator:

Little, John Jacob, 1815-1886

Date:

1860-1882

Extent:

1 folder(s) (1 journal)

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

J.J. Little journal, ms4076, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

Journal was kept by Reverend J.J. Little in Harris Georgia. Most entries pertain to his crops, the weather, and church congregation. He also documents Abraham Lincoln's election in 1860, as well as the secession of southern states from the union, the breakout and events of the Civil War, and his son's army career.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865.
Diaries.

Places:

Confederate States of America -- History.
Georgia -- Agriculture -- Farms and farming.
Georgia -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865.
Georgia -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives.
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives.
Harris County (Ga.)

Preferred citation:

J.J. Little journal, ms4076, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.