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A Patriotic Confederate Woman's War Diary, 1862-1863
“1862-1863. From Perote, Alabama, Mrs. Crossley wrote on such topics as her slaves, conscription, and sewing for Confederate soldiers.”
The White Castle of Louisiana
“Before, during, and after War, on a Louisiana plantation.”
The Civil War Diary of Rufus J. Woolwine
“June 1, 1861-June 7, 1865. Primarily in June. The diary of a young soldier from Patrick County, Virginia, this material includes valuable descriptions of life in the author's home state and the South in defeat.”
Kate: The Journal of a Confederate Nurse
“1862-1865. Cumming served as a hospital matron in Mississippi, Tennessee, Georgia, and Alabama, providing personal services and comfort for the wounded, and supervised the food and cleanliness of the hospitals. She exhorted women to serve in…
A Prayer For The Spirit Of Acceptance: The Journal of Martha Wayles Robertson, 1860-66
“1860-1866. Robertson's diary often takes the form of a prayer, written as a spiritual exercise in self examination and communion with God. An early entry considered the threat of fratricide a national error, and she asked for God to reconcile the…