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- Collection: Items by Publication Date: 1920s
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Recollections of Mrs. Stonewall Jackson
“1861-1865. Virginia. A friend of the widow of the great confederate hero remembers 'the bright, attractive, the witty and charming Mrs. Jackson.” Anna Morrison Jackson, wife of Stonewall, as remembered by a niece—many of the recollections are from…
Surrender of Johnston's Army
“April of 1865. Near Durham, North Carolina. An eyewitness account of the surrender of Joseph E. Johnston’s valiant troops.”
Survivor of President Davis's Escort
“April - May 1865. Greensboro, North Carolina to Georgia. The final fight of the confederate President and key associates described by a surviving member of the escorting troops.”
Sherman's Trail Through South Carolina
“May 1865. South Carolina. The trail of destruction across South Carolina described by an ex-Confederate soldier, immediately after the end of combat.”
Sketches of old Warrenton, North Carolina: Traditions and Reminiscences of the Town and People Who Made It
“Contains a history of the town but focuses mainly on the homes of old Warrenton. Includes a section on the professional men, notable visitors, and events of Warrenton.”
The Spirit of the Women of the South
“1863. Milledgeville, Georgia. Joyful times with beautiful young women-according to a Confederate veteran.”
The University of Virginia, October, 1860, to April, 1861
“October 1860-April 1861. Charlottesville, Virginia. A freshman at “The University” during the secession winter describes the events on ‘The Grounds.”
The Papers of Thomas Ruffin
“Vol. 3, covers the Confederacy. Ruffin supported secession and served as a CSA Commissioner from North Carolina.”
The Siege of Vicksburg
“May-July 1863. Vicksburg, Mississippi. A young man’s memories of the siege and capture of the river port.”