“January 1865. Northern Virginia. This curious French visitor describes the effect of the war in Virginia, a black military unit, and the camps. He noted the variety of social classes and the lack of deference to rank among the officers, in the…
“This is a significant work because Jones decided to keep a diary that would be detailed and informative for those who read it. He made it his business, furthermore, his motivation was linked with unique access to Jefferson Davis, the capital…