Two diaries From Middle St. John's, Berkeley, South Carolina, February-May, 1865 / Journals kept by Miss Susan R. Jervey and Miss Charlotte St. J. Ravenel, at Northampton and Pooshee plantations, and reminiscences of Mrs. (Waring) Henagan; with two contemporary reports from federal officials.

Name: Two diaries From Middle St. John's, Berkeley, South Carolina, February-May, 1865 / Journals kept by Miss Susan R. Jervey and Miss Charlotte St. J. Ravenel, at Northampton and Pooshee plantations, and reminiscences of Mrs. (Waring) Henagan; with two contemporary reports from federal officials.
Author: Susan R. Jervey

By Susan R. Jervey

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A pair of plantation diaries kept by two women during February–May 1865 are gathered with a later reminiscence and two contemporary federal reports to present civilian life as military operations encroached on coastal South Carolina. Daily entries recount alarms, evacuations, property destruction such as burning cotton, the presence of soldiers and wagon trains, and the practical responses of households and enslaved people. The narrative balance of immediate observation and domestic detail conveys fear, resilience, and the disruption of routine, while the appended reminiscence and official reports offer complementary local and administrative perspectives on the closing months of the war.

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Susan R. Jervey

Susan R. Jervey is best known for her work "Two Diaries From Middle St. John's, Berkeley, South Carolina, February-May, 1865," which she co-authored with Charlotte St. J. Ravenel. This historical account provides a unique glimpse into life during the Civil War, documenting their experiences at the Northampton and Pooshee plantations. The diaries not only reflect the personal thoughts and daily activities of the authors but also include reminiscences from Mrs. (Waring) Henagan and reports from federal officials, offering valuable insights into the social and political climate of the time. Jervey's writings contribute to the understanding of Southern life during a tumultuous period in American history.