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Tag Archives: soldier letters
A Confederate at Antietam
You never know what you will find in an archival collection. Back in June, I spent a day at Emory University, digging through their vast Civil War holdings, much of which were collected by the late (and great) Bell I. … Continue reading
Posted in Battles, Common Soldier, Emerging Civil War, Primary Sources
Tagged Antietam, Army of Northern Virginia, battle, soldier letters
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Flowers For Kate
Yesterday was the first day of spring! Who is ready for the chilly weather to end? Can’t wait for those perfect seventy degree days and to see the tulips burst into bloom? Out here in Southern California, we got a spring heat wave … Continue reading
Posted in Civilian, Common Soldier, Primary Sources
Tagged flowers, Kate Corbin, military camp, mockingbirds, Richmond, Sandie Pendleton, soldier letters, spring
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Getting “Friend-Zoned” in the Civil War
At some point in a dwindling romantic relationship, most people hear or say something along the lines of: it’s not working out, but we can still be friends. Today this prophecy, which rarely amicably pans out as intended, is referred … Continue reading
Posted in Campaigns, Common Soldier
Tagged Antietam, Charles T. Furlow, diaries, George Doles, Rappahannock Station, soldier letters, South Mountain, Spotsylvania
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A Soldier’s Letter: “I will ask no greater honor”
“Every man was born for some purpose and if it is my lot to leave earth on the battle field, I can only say . . . Lord give me grace to endure it,” wrote Thomas Martin of the 76th New … Continue reading
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