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Led On! Step by Step: Scenes from Clerical, Military, Educational, and Plantation Life in the South, 1828-1898
“Autobiography of the founder of Holy Communion Church Institute, later known as Porter Academy.”
The History of a Work of Faith and Love in Charleston, South Carolina: Which Grew Out of the Calamities of the Late Civil War
“Contains a good account of the burning of Columbia, SC by Federals.”
Random Recollections of a Long Life, 1806 to 1876.
“Life in South Carolina, principally in Columbia and Lexington, limited material on war years.”
The Burning of Columbia
“February-March 1865. Columbia, South Carolina. An eyewitness account of the burning of the South Carolina capital.”
The Autobiography of Joseph Le Conte.
“The early chapters of this volume, written by a distinguished scientist describe his antebellum and wartime experiences in Georgia and South Carolina, especially at Columbia. See also WARE SHERMAN and WHEN THE WORLD END.”
Memorabilia and Anecdotal Reminiscences of Columbia, S. C., and Incidents Connected Therewith.
“Includes, Simms’s "Sack and Destruction of Columbia," 154-196 pp. Selby recounts many stories concerning Columbia, SC, which he had "stored away on memory's shelf’ over the years. Some of his exciting tales include memories of the old Columbia…
The Burning of Columbia - Affidavit of Mrs. Agnes Law
“A brief statement about the destruction of South Carolina capital.”
When South Carolina Seceded
“November 8, 1860-July 14, 1863. A lady offers her recollections of Columbia, South Carolina during secession time—as reflected in her teenage journal.”