Discovered in a smokehouse in the mid-1980s, the Diary of Serepta Jordan provides a unique window into the lives of Confederates living in occupied territory in upper middle Tennessee.
Orphaned at twelve, Jordan--her first name shortened to "Rep" by Family and f.
In this abridged version, Jordan reports local news, descriptions of her daily activities, war news, and social life.
A massive tome, written in a sturdy store ledger, the Diary records every day from the fall of 1857 to June 1864.
Discovered in a smokehouse in the mid-1980s, the Diary of Serepta Jordan provides a unique window into the lives of Confederates living in occupied territory in upper middle Tennessee