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Atlanta in the Civil War
“1861-1865. Articles: ‘Life at the crossroads of the Confederacy, Atlanta 1861-1865 by Robert Gibbons’: ‘Foraging, scouting, and Skirmishing: the Federal occupation of Atlanta as seen in the letter of Maj. William C. Stevens, 9th Michigan Cavalry by…
War Spirit at the Virginia Military Institute
“Spring 1861. Lexington, Virginia. A former cadet proudly describes the deep Southern feelings at UMI as the war approached.”
Led On! Step by Step: Scenes from Clerical, Military, Educational, and Plantation Life in the South, 1828-1898
“Autobiography of the founder of Holy Communion Church Institute, later known as Porter Academy.”
Autobiography of Asa Biggs: Including a Journal of a Trip from North Carolina to New York in 1832
“Description of North Carolina events at secession time.”
The Destruction of Columbia, South Carolina
“A German's account of the destruction of the South Carolina capitol.”
Captain Ridley’s Journal, Part 8
"April 17-June 12, 1865. Central North Carolina, northern South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee. A remarkable clear description of a defeated Confederate soldier’s difficult trek home to Tennessee, from the surrender of his unit in North Carolina."
Captain Ridley’s Journal, Part 7
"April 17-June 12, 1865. Central North Carolina, northern South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee. A remarkable clear description of a defeated Confederate soldier’s difficult trek home to Tennessee, from the surrender of his unit in North Carolina."