Helen S. Grier diary, 1863
Permanent ID:
3175Call number:
AM .6090Date:
1863Image Description:
The diary details Grier's work on a day-to-day level, including the minutiae of her travels, notes about who attends prayer meetings, descriptions of the food she distributes to troops, and names and observations of the people with whom she dines and takes tea. She writes in particular detail about the various men she meets, and offers judgments about their characters and habits. She describes scenes within the military hospitals where she provides care and company for wounded and dying soldiers. She mentions specific regimental units that she and her companions minister to during the months of her service. Though the diary offers only a snapshot of life among the military regiments during the Civil War, these entries provide a richly-textured sketch of the lives of enlisted men and the people who attempted to offer comfort and relief during the war.*The original text contains blank pages that have been ommitted in the digitized version.*
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ManuscriptsCollection:
Helen S. Grier diaryRelated Person or Organization:
Grier, Helen S. (author)Library of Congress Subjects:
Grier, Helen S., 1841 or 1842-1917 [info:lc/authorities/names/nr91042643]