Diary of Samuel A. Agnew

Description:

Detailed diary of Agnew's thoughts, experiences, and activities; neighborhood news; public events, particularly as they affected the locality; relations with slaves and free blacks; the Civil War, during which he was in the area of operations of both armies; Reconstruction, which was tumultuous in his vicinity; local and regional church affairs; farming and leadership in the local Grange; major natural events; frequent travels to Memphis and to other parts of Mississippi; and many other aspects of personal and public life that came within his view. There are occasional gaps in the diary before 1873 and after 1883.

subjects: Diaries,  Social life and customs,  History,  Personal narratives,  Religious life,  Politics and government,  Race relations,  Presbyterian Church,  Clergy,  Confederate Personal narratives

People: Samuel A. Agnew (1833-1902)

Places: Lee County (Miss.),  Mississippi,  Tippah County (Miss.),  United States

Times: 19th century,  Civil War, 1861-1865