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UPDATE
When this cache was orginally published the
Norfolk County Historical Society of Chespeake, VA
Created a Facebook page in commemoration of the
150th Anniversary of Elizabeth Curtis Wallace's
documenting of the Civil War to Norfolk County.
The posting were extracts from her diaries, which were published
by the NCHSC. The Favebook page has been archived.
The puzzle was updated on January 25, 2021
The War – Time Journal – Elizabeth Curtis Wallace
Published by Norfolk County Historical Society, Chesapeake, VA
This limited edition book constitutes the Civil War
Diaries of Elizabeth and her daughter Katie Darling.
It is a chronicle of plantation life in Norfolk County Virginia during the years of 1863 – 1864. This very personal account of home and family life is quite significantly laced with events of historical importance.
Elizabeth was one of the region’s most prominent citizens. She kept a diary of her experiences during the war. This diary records the anxiety and pain that the family and many others suffered during the Union occupation. It is most impressive the adaptability of Mrs. Wallace as she becomes no longer the attended lady of the plantation but rather must attend herself to the estate and its occupants.
Elizabeth McIntosh Curtis married George Thomas Wallace on February 24, 1835
They lived and raised their seven children in Wallaceton on 14,000 acres
in their home called Glencoe Plantation.
They had two sons who fought in the Civil War
Captain William Curtis Wallace and Captain John Gallaudet Wallace
WOW not only is ELIZABETH a published author she a woman
way before her time with a Facebook account.
She only posted for 9 months.
January 6, 1861 – September 30, 1861
Find Elizabeth Curtis Wallace and her Civil War Diary
Read her Diary or her Facebook posts to find the answers needed.
Glencoe diary: the war-time journal of Elizabeth Curtis Wallace
By Wallace, Elizabeth Curtis, 1816-1868
Published 1965
HIST 975.552 WAL
The book is still available BUT the Facebook account has been archived.
TO SOLVE WITHOUT THE BOOK
Look for the ghostly writing within the puzzle
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N 36 A B. C D E W 076 F G. H I J
A = On a Tuesday Elizabeth had A pecks of ashes removed.
Elizabeth found this was the reason for the half done bread.
A = THREE
B = In 1861 in Montgomery, Alabama there were B breakaway states from the
Confederate States of America.
B = SIX
C = How many Prisoners were taken from Fort Hatteras while in the hands of the
Federals? 50 C
C = ZERO
D = The Wallace’s oldest daughter gave birth to a son at about D o’clock.
D = EIGHT
E = William received a present of California Beet Seeds that when added to
sweetened water produced E (# of Letters)
E = FOUR
F = In Baltimore, a pro-Secession mob attacked U.S. Troops who were en route
to Washington, DC. Four federal soldiers and 1F civilians were killed.
It is considered by many historians to be the first blood shed of
the Civil War.
F = TWO
G = Lincoln’s troops are constantly making encroachments and are doing a
Great amount of mischief ….
Elizabeth’s refers to Lincoln as:
1 = Honest
2 = Liar
G = TWO
H = The last political news is that hostilities are to suspend until Lincoln’s
inauguration.
How many states had seceded at this time?
5 States H = 9
7 States H = 3
H = NINE
I = “Little Wallace had a Spasm!”
No doctor was called
The most important was an injection of _I_ (# of letters), molasses, & warm
water.
I = FOUR
J = Telegraphic dispatches have been received in Portsmouth reporting the
bombardment of Fort Sumpter.
Edmund Ruffin of Va was shooter # _J_
J = ONE
GC6AEXZ – Wallace Family Cemetery
Visit this cache to pay your respects to George and Elizabeth
GC6B99T – Glencoe Plantation
Visit this cache to learn more about the Wallace Family and Home
GC6C6HZ – Wallace Family in Magnolia Cemetery
Visit this cache to pay your respects to the Wallace Family
GC6C4WR – Wallaceton Superintendent's House
Visit this cache to see the Superintendent's House
GC6DPVR – Wallaceton Through The Centuries
Visit this cache to see Wallaceton
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