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Pleasant Days in War Time
“1862-1865. Virginia. An ex-confederate soldier remembers how helpful civilians were to him.”
Personne Goes to Georgia: Five Civil War Letters
“March 1-18, 1862. "Personne," a correspondent for the Charleston DAILY COURIER, wrote that Savannans felt that their fortifications were strong enough to repel an anticipated Union attack and that normal social life had resumed. He praised…
Personal Recollections of Distinguished Missourians: Sterling Price
“Personal recollection of key Confederate commander in Missouri.”
Personal Recollections of Distinguished Missourians: Claborne F Jackson
“Personal Recollections of Distinguished Missourians; a brief sketch of pro-Confederate Governor in 1861.”
Personal Recollections of Distinguished Missourians: Uriel Wright
“Personal recollection of lawyer and congressman from St. Louis”
Personal Recollections of Distinguished Missourians: George C Bingham
“A brief memory of the wartime activities of great Missouri artist.”
Occurrences at Lee's Surender
“April 1865. Appomattox Court House, Virginia. An eyewitness remembers many of the details of the historic surrender of the Army of Northern Virginia.”
Notice to President Davis of His Election
“February 1861. Vicksburg, Mississippi. A former telegrapher remembers the notification to Jefferson Davis of his election as President.”
Nothing to Eat But Raw Bacon: Letters from a War Correspondent, 1862
“April 6-7, 1862. Provides information about Shiloh battle tactics, the courage of western men on both sides, the capture of well-provisioned Union camps, the destruction, and the civilians who fled Corinth.”