Journal, entitled "Webster Literary Society" (1860); includes diary,, 1862-1864

Opening pages (and an insert in front) are examples of popular verse apparently recited by Griffis on public occasions, 1856-1860, and transcribed by him 1860-61.

Journal begins with May 24, 1862, ends September 10, 1864; excludes July 3-August 28, 1863 [war service; see next item].

In the back are some pages given to memorializing friends and war comrades; at the end, a catalog of figures from the Old Testament.

Volume has some blank pages.

Annotated by Katharine G.M. Johnson

7.5" x 10"