Title: Letter from Washington, 1863-1865
First published: 1999
Description: Before the Civil War, Lois Bryan Adams was a well-known Michigan poet and editor. In 1863 she left Detroit for Washington, D.C., where she was one of the first women in the federal civil service and one of the first employees of the United States Department of Agriculture. In addition to her government position, Adams was a regular correspondent for the Detroit Advertiser and Tribune.

Adams was a concerned and observant reporter whose columns covered politics, war news, hospital and relief efforts, African-American issues, women's issues, the Agriculture Department, and the attractions and amusements of the nation's capital. Adams's descriptions provide a seldom-encountered view of the Civil War era. Her commentaries show her to be an insightful reporter and provide a fascinating look into this important period of history.
Subjects: United States, Women, United States Civil War, 1861-1865, Women journalists, War work, Personal narratives, United States. Dept. of Agriculture, Biography, History, United States. Department of Agriculture, United states, politics and government, 1861-1865
Places: Detroit, Michigan, United States
People: L
Time periods: Civil War, 1861-1865
LC classification: E628 .L25 1999