“While this recollection by a truly distinguished citizen of Wilmington concentrates on the blockade activities, it includes much material on the city itself.”
“Semmes comments on a lengthy letter from Alexander H. Stephens, Crawfordsville, Georgia, November 5, 1864. July 1, 1858-September 18, 1862. James River plantation, near Richmond, Virginia.”
“The personal journal of the owner of the great James River plantation, which clearly reflects the effects of the war on his personal life and fortune.”