A Confederate Girl’s Diary

A Confederate Girl’s Diary by Sarah Morgan Dawson is a vivid firsthand account of life in Louisiana during the War for Northern Aggression. Written between 1862 and 1865, Dawson’s diary ca…

A Confederate Girl’s Diary by Sarah Morgan Dawson is a vivid firsthand account of life in Louisiana during the War for Northern Aggression. Written between 1862 and 1865, Dawson’s diary captures the daily struggles, personal losses, and shifting realities faced by Southern civilians. With sharp insight and emotional depth, she records everything from Union occupation to the resilience of her family amid chaos. Originally published in 1913, this compelling narrative offers a unique window into the Southern experience during one of the most turbulent periods in American history.