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The Papers of Thomas Ruffin
“Vol. 3, covers the Confederacy. Ruffin supported secession and served as a CSA Commissioner from North Carolina.”
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 Women of the Confederacy
“An excellent history of the role of Women of the Confederacy, Topics covered include "Relations with the Enemy," "Instances of Heroism" and "The Misery of Defeat."
The Soldier’s Friend; Being a Thrilling Narrative of Grandma Smith's Four Years Experience and Observation, as Matron, in the Hospitals of the South, During the late Disastrous conflict in America
“This book was published to show the horrors of war and to discourage any repetition. Nevertheless, it is more concerned with traveling from one hospital to another, by discussing the general progress of the war, and with recording many conversations…
The Spirit of the Women of the South
“1863. Milledgeville, Georgia. Joyful times with beautiful young women-according to a Confederate veteran.”
Three Letters of William Henry Trescot to Howell Cobb, 1861
“January 14-February 3, 1861. Beaufort, South Carolina. Concerns South Carolinian Trescot's involvement in the secession crisis.”
The Papers of Zebulon Baird Vance
“The papers of North Carolina's governor during the Civil War period, published during the observance of the Civil War Centennial.”