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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.”

The Burning of Columbia - Affidavit of Mrs. Agnes Law

“A brief statement about the destruction of South Carolina capital.”

The Burning of Columbia

“February-March 1865. Columbia, South Carolina. An eyewitness account of the burning of the South Carolina capital.”

The Burckmyer Letters: March 1863-June, 1865

“First edition. This compendium of correspondence between Cornelius L. Burckmyer and his wife, edited by Charlotte R. Holmes, provides considerable…

The Battle of the Handkerchiefs

“February 20, 1863. New Orleans, Louisiana. A woman remembers how she and others used their handkerchiefs to help Confederate prisoners.”

The Battle of Rio, Virginia

“April 1864. Rio, Virginia. A young woman’s memory of combat near her home on the Rivanna River.”