“December 9, 1860-June 12, 1865. From St. Louis, McKown expressed concern over two son's military service on opposing sides, relatives subjected to guerrilla activities, and her own dwindling resources after her husband died. She described conditions…
“March 25 to May 10, 1862. Port Royal and Beaufort area. South Carolina. A Northern visitor describes the efforts to educate former slaves from the Sea Islands at Port Royal.”