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Charles Wood diary
Descriptive Summary | |
| Title: Charles Wood diary | |
| Creator: Wood, Charles, active 1857-1869 | |
| Inclusive Dates: 1857-1869 | |
| Language(s): English | |
| Extent: 1 folder(s) | |
| Collection Number: ms2734 | |
| Repository: Hargrett Library | |
Collection Description
Scope and Content
The collection consists of a diary of Charles Wood. Early entries relate to Wood's activities as a law student and his political views. Entries in 1861 describe his journey from Richmond, Virginia to Tallahassee, Florida after being assigned as aide-de-camp to General John B. Grayson, who was Commander of the Dept. of East Florida. Wood describes the various towns he traveled through and upon arriving in Tallahassee, the illness and death of General Grayson. In 1863, he writes a short entry discussing the war's impact on his personal philosophy. The volume also contains personal financial accounts from 1868-1869.
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
Charles Wood diary, ms2734, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.
Finding Aid Publication
Finding aid prepared on: 2017.
General Notes
This collection has been digitized and is available online as part of America's Turning Point: Documenting the Civil War Experience in Georgia.