Following the American Civil War Sesquicentennial with day by day writings of the time, currently 1863.

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Letters and diary of Laura M. Towne.

September 11, 2012

Letters and diary of Laura M. Towne

Written from the Sea islands of South Carolina.

[Diary] 11th.

We had a large school to-day — forty-seven scholars. We are taking Nelly’s scholars during her absence at the North, and teach in the corner room of the Oaks.

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