“Extract from the unpublished diary. April 6-16, 1861. Charleston, South Carolina. A detailed description of Charleston and the events relating to the beginning of the war, as recorded in the diary of the man credited with "firing the first shot."
“February 13, 1861-December 13, 1864. Virginia. Selected items reflect the strong opinions of the fierce Virginia fire-eater as he observed significant events in the war.”