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Initially a haphazard diarist, Georgietta starts dated entries in 1860 at the age of nineteen. The first volume (binding lost) begins with short essays apparently first written when she was a student at Wesleyan Female College. Also included in both volumes are poems, some written by others and some by Georgietta. In March 1863 Georgietta's husband asks her to be more conscientious about her diary, requesting that she try to write something every day. These entries end on 28 April 1865. One last dated entry occurs on 16 June 1867. Also included are three clippings, originally pinned onto pages of the diary; a letter, dated 31 May 1864, Lynchburg, from Dr. McLaughlin to Georgietta; a letter, dated 15 May 1864, from J. Jeffris to Georgietta; and a few other stray pieces.

McLaughlin, Georgietta Wade Savage 2 volumes 1860-1867 Sold at Cowan's Auctions, 23 June 2011, lot 94. Sold by Michael Brown Rare Books, list 114 (2011), no. 22. History Virginia--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Women United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Personal narratives, Confederate United States Virginia Personal narratives--Confederate Diaries Commonplace books Manuscripts, American Personal narratives Personal narratives