Daniel T. McCabe commonplace book
Abstract
This commonplace book contains short stories and doodles by Daniel T. McCabe, a resident of Baltimore between 1860-1865 when he was aged 11 - 16. McCabe's notes within the margins of his stories often display encouragement to the Confederacy, particularly support for Confederate President Jefferson Davis.
Dates
- 1860 - 1865
Creator
- McCabe, Daniel Trigg, 1849-1931 (Person)
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Biographical / Historical
Daniel Trigg McCabe was born in Abington, Virginia on November 25, 1849 to Josephine Pearson Auguste (1815-1892) and James Dabney McCabe (1808-1875), both Virginia natives. Daniel was the eighth of ten children born to James and Josephine McCabe. His siblings were: Catherine June (1832-); Josephine Augusta (1834-1918); Robert Albert (1837-1933); James Dabney (1842-1883); William Philip (1844-); Mary Virginia (1846-); Sophia Alice (1847-); Alexander (1856); and Sarah Pearson (1860-1936).
Around 1860, the family moved to Baltimore, Maryland, where James McCabe worked as a minister. It is not known how long they remained in the city, but the 1870 United States Federal Census records the McCabe family as residents of Frederick, Maryland at that time. Daniel McCabe lived with his family in Maryland, and went on to attend the University of Maryland. He entered the railroad business, eventually rising to the position of Vice President of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company.
In 1872, Daniel McCabe married Frances "Fanny" Tallant (1849-1938), of Ohio. The couple lived in Sewickley, Pennsylvania for many years, and had five children: Guy Stewart (1873-1949); Ethel (1875-); Helen Woods (1876-1946); Hugh (1879-1902); and Edgar Webster (1887-1947). McCabe died on November 16, 1931 at the age of 82.
Extent
0.05 Linear Feet (1 volume)
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Mrs. William Dsyle Havens, May 1992.
Scope and Contents
This commonplace book contains short stories by Daniel Trigg McCabe circa 1860-1865. The pages are intersperced with various drawings and doodles, including expressions of loyalty to the Confederate States of America.
The first story in the book is titled "The Pauper's Bride", dated 1860 when McCabe was 11 years old. After the conclusion of the story, he writes a postscript that reads, "The reader will have to excuse 'The Pauper's Bride' as it is the first story the author has ever attempted." Below this, he was written "God Save the South and Her Defenders, Amen", followed by the fanciful "Great excitement--Pauper's Bride in great demand--50 thousand." This first story is followed by various other titles, including "The White War Chief", "Treachery of Arnold and Capture of Andre", "A Night with Ghosts", "A Revolutionary Tale", "The Dance", and "A Daring Exploit."
At the close of one story, dated April 1864, he writes "Hurrah for Jefferson Davis. God Bless him, father of his country." Similar phrases are repeated throughout the volume.
Creator
- McCabe, Daniel Trigg, 1849-1931 (Person)
- Title
- Guide to the Daniel T. McCabe commonplace book
- Status
- In Progress
- Author
- Mallory Harwerth
- Date
- 2023-06
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the H. Furlong Baldwin Library Repository
H. Furlong Baldwin Library
Maryland Center for History and Culture
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Baltimore MD 21201 United States
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