Annie White's Notes

[augusta]

I was reading in Hoffman's book today that Annie White took down stenographic notes, and others typed those notes up. (Yesterday in Old Fall River, page 385 under William B. Wright's listing.)

Has anyone seen Annie White's original notes? Do you know where they are now?

I am thinking that she used Gregg shorthand. But there may have been another type of shorthand in use in 1893.

[nbcatlover]

The Pitman method of shorthand was developed in 1837--a good possibility for Annie White to use.

[Harry]

Regarding her notes, I did find this in the August 30, 1892 Evening Standard, covering the Preliminary hearing:

"... The first witness was Annie M. White, court stenographer, who said she was present at the inquest and took notes of the whole examination. Her notes as written out were offered in evidence. "

I believe these were the notes she later transcribed from for she goes on to say (this may be paraphrased by the newspaper):

"... I am the official stenographer of the courts of this county. I was present at the inquest and heard the testimony of Miss Lizzie A. Borden. I took notes of her testimony and have since transcribed them. The witness was cross-examined. She said: I cannot tell who were present when Lizzie Borden testified. I know Mr. Seaver. Mr. Hilliard and Dr. Dolan were present. The statements that these people made, including that of a stranger present, were taken down by me. I made two copies of the testimony taken. I gave them both to Mr. Knowlton. That was the last I saw of them."

[snokkums]

where can I find these notes? I'd love to read them.