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Brief Narrative of Incidents in the War in Missouri, and of the Personal Experience of One who has Suffered.
“Southern sympathizers, murder by Union troops.”
“Beauty and Booty:” The Watchword of New Orleans
“New Orleans during the war, occupation, and atrocities.”
Bread Upon the Waters
“1863 or 1864. “Valley of Virginia.” Description of wartime meal at the home of paroled Confederate officer for Union invaders.”
A Confederate Girl's Diary
"March 9, 1862 - May 2, 1865. One of the best Confederate diaries, written by a Baton Rouge girl, who was a fervent Confederate. In 1863, she moved to the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain and later into New Orleans. Dawson was initially ambivalent…
A Yankee Views the Agony of Savannah
“A Union soldier describes occupied Savannah.”
“January 29, 1865. A recent arrival from Boston wrote home about the devastation of Savannah and General Sherman's occupation of the city.”
“January 29, 1865. A recent arrival from Boston wrote home about the devastation of Savannah and General Sherman's occupation of the city.”
A Louisiana Engineer at the Siege of Vicksburg: Letters of Henry Ginder
“Ginder's "Letters" narrated his experiences as a civilian during the siege at Vicksburg.”
