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The Westover Journal of John A. Selden, Esqr
“The personal journal of the owner of the great James River plantation, which clearly reflects the effects of the war on his personal life and fortune.”
The Whip, Hoe, and Sword; or, The Gulf-Department in '63
“A good account of life in the lower Mississippi River Valley in 1863 by a visitor from the North— particularly useful for observations of Creoles, the enslaved, and plantations.”
The Women of the Confederacy
“An excellent history of the role of Women of the Confederacy, Topics covered include "Relations with the Enemy," "Instances of Heroism" and "The Misery of Defeat."
The Women of the South in War Times
"Some wartime reminiscences by Southern women and the diary of Judith B. McGuire"
The Writings of Sam Houston, 1813-1863;
“Vol. VII covers the Civil War era.”
Then and Now: Reminiscences and Historical Romance, 1856-1865
“This is a chronicle of the author's experiences, primarily in North Carolina and primarily in the last half of the 19th century, life in Piedmont, etc., with chapters on the Civil War, slavery, evolution, courtship, etc. It includes intimate, fresh…
Three Letters of William Henry Trescot to Howell Cobb, 1861
“January 14-February 3, 1861. Beaufort, South Carolina. Concerns South Carolinian Trescot's involvement in the secession crisis.”