Robert C. Peirce diary, 1862-1863

Summary

Creator:

Peirce, Robert C.

Date:

1862-1863

Extent:

1 folder(s) (1 diary)

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

Robert C. Pierce diary, ms793, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of a diary of Robert C. Peirce, Paymaster of the U.S.S.Dawn, from 1862-1863. Pierce writes about weather and activities of the U.S.S.Dawn in and around the Ogeechee River, south of Savannah, Georgia, including the islands of Ossabaw and Wassaw.

Related

Other descriptive data:

This collection has been digitized and is available online as part of America's Turning Point: Documenting the Civil War Experience in Georgia.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Naval maneuvers.
Diaries.

Places:

United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Naval operations.
Georgia -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865.

Preferred citation:

Robert C. Pierce diary, ms793, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.