Louisa Warren Patch (Mrs. Dix) Fletcher journal and papers
Collection
Identifier: 1974-0299M
Scope and Contents
The private journal (1857-1883) reflects Louisa's activities as hotel landlady and mother of three daughters. She also wrote about her husband's farm, her reading, the occupation of Marietta by Sherman's troops (1864), and travels to visit northern relatives (1865). A list of characters and an index are included.
Dates
- 1857 - 1884, 1898, and 1979
- Majority of material found in 1857 - 1883
Creator
Conditions Governing Access
Unrestricted
Biographical / Historical
The Fletcher family was from Massachusetts, lived in Savannah from the 1830s, and then moved to Marietta in 1849 where they operated several hotels, including the Fletcher (now Kennesaw) House, which was burned in 1864.
Extent
0.25 Cubic Feet
Language of Materials
English
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Available only as photocopy.
- Title
- Louisa Warren Patch (Mrs. Dix) Fletcher journal and papers
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Georgia Archives Manuscript Collections Repository
Contact:
5800 Jonesboro Rd
Morrow GA 30260 United States
5800 Jonesboro Rd
Morrow GA 30260 United States