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The Muchly Married Miss Mary Boozer
“1861-1865. Columbia, South Carolina. A recollection of a somewhat legendary young woman, who seemed to be “always on the street at the time the students were released from their classes.”
The Old South in Peace and War--Confiscation of Plantation
“1861-1863. Mississippi. A former resident of the Vicksburg area criticizes the high-handed manner in which Union Authority “acquired” Southern property.”
The Papers of Thomas Ruffin
“Vol. 3, covers the Confederacy. Ruffin supported secession and served as a CSA Commissioner from North Carolina.”
The Rebel Letter
“April 23, 1861. Prairie Farm, Tennessee. Volunteer state pride and Southern loyalty expressed in a young woman’s letter.”
The Siege of Vicksburg
“May-July 1863. Vicksburg, Mississippi. A young man’s memories of the siege and capture of the river port.”
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.”