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Margaret Mehring diary, 1863 June 15-September 2

 File — Box: 4

Dates

  • 1863 June 15-September 2

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research use.

Extent

From the Collection: 3.3 Linear Feet (8 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

General

Summary: This diary, written by sixteen year old Margaret “Maggie” Mehring (1847-1923), recounts life in Carroll County during the Civil War. Twenty miles from Gettysburg, Maggie describes what is happening around her, her thoughts and feelings in the tense atmosphere as troops march through town.

Processing Information

Acc# 49909

Repository Details

Part of the H. Furlong Baldwin Library Repository

Contact:
H. Furlong Baldwin Library
Maryland Center for History and Culture
610 Park Avenue
Baltimore MD 21201 United States
4106853750