A collection of first‑hand Civil War writings that illuminate battles, leaders, and life in wartime America.
This volume gathers historical papers and reminiscences read before the Commandery of Wisconsin, Military Order of the Loyal Legion. It offers veterans’ voices on campaigns, battles, and the people who shaped the era. The edition brings together a memorial address and a wide range of Civil War writings, all bound as Volume III of War Papers.
- Abraham Lincoln and his youth, politics, and leadership—insightful essays by noted contributors
- Reminiscences of the blockade of Charleston and other naval and sea-service vignettes
- Accounts of campaigns and battles, including the James River and other pivotal moments
- Profiles, reminiscences, and a broad array of perspectives from soldiers, sailors, and civilians of the era
Ideal for readers of Civil War history, military memory, and historical essays seeking a window into the era’s experiences and reflections.