H.D.D. Twiggs diaries, 1883-1888

Summary

Creator:
Twiggs, Hansford Dade Duncan, 1837-1917
Date:
1883-1888
Extent:
0.5 Linear Feet 1 box
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

H.D.D. Twiggs diaries, ms3428, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of six diaries kept by H.D.D. Twiggs from 1883-1888. Twiggs writes about his work, travels in Georgia, the Northeast, Midwest, Virginia and Washington, D.C., and meeting with politicians including Rutherford B. Hayes, Grover Cleveland, and Alexander Stephens. Twiggs also writes about legal cases he is involved in, meeting with old war buddies, and talking about old battles.

Access and use restrictions

Preferred citation:

H.D.D. Twiggs diaries, ms3428, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.