Explore a key Civil War primary source that assembles official reports, correspondence, and orders from both Union and Confederate sides.
This volume is part of a larger series that compiles contemporaneous records from the War of the Rebellion. It presents materials in a rigorously organized way, focusing on military operations, prisoner matters, and official communications, with careful editorial oversight. The content highlights how the records were gathered, arranged by campaigns and theaters of operation, and then indexed for researchers.
What you’ll experience
- Primary documents from the Civil War era, framed by editorial notes.
- Careful organization by campaigns and theaters for easy cross‑reference.
- Detailed indexes to help researchers locate people, places, and events.
- Context on how the Official Records were compiled and published.
Ideal for readers of Civil War history, researchers, and anyone seeking authentic, contemporaneous material from the period.