"I think that we can hold our position here against any force that the enemy can bring against us, as we have an admirable position & are all ready. I can give

You will perceive by this I am at least in the Confederate service.... Since I have been here I have had a severe sickness but am glad to say at present I am we

Civil War histories typically center on the deeds of generals and sweeping depictions of battle. This unique study of one Southern county's war experience tells

This is an account of the seven military operations conducted by the Confederacy against deserters and disloyalists and the concomitant internal war between sec

Cover -- Half Title -- Title -- Copyright -- Contents -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- Chapter 1: Gwine to Liberty -- Chapter 2: Crowded with Refugees -- C