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Suffering in Fredericksburg: Refugees Returned After Battle to Find Chaos in Old City
“Early in 1863. Fredericksburg, Virginia. A description of destruction in the Virginia river town.”
Tales of the Cape Fear Blockade
“While this recollection by a truly distinguished citizen of Wilmington concentrates on the blockade activities, it includes much material on the city itself.”
That Bastard Rag
“February 1865. Winnsboro, South Carolina. A lady notes that Union occupation officers would refuse to provide hungry civilians with food because they “hoisted that bastard rag instead of the legitimate flag."
The Autobiography of Joseph Le Conte.
“The early chapters of this volume, written by a distinguished scientist describe his antebellum and wartime experiences in Georgia and South Carolina, especially at Columbia. See also WARE SHERMAN and WHEN THE WORLD END.”
The Battle of Rio, Virginia
“April 1864. Rio, Virginia. A young woman’s memory of combat near her home on the Rivanna River.”
The Burning of Columbia
“February-March 1865. Columbia, South Carolina. An eyewitness account of the burning of the South Carolina capital.”
The Burning of Columbia - Affidavit of Mrs. Agnes Law
“A brief statement about the destruction of South Carolina capital.”
The Burning of Columbia, S.C., A Review of Northern Assertions and Southern Facts.
“The Southern version of the destruction of the capital of South Carolina—often reprinted—by a distinguished eyewitness.”