検索キーワード： 著者 "Joseph Benjamin Polley" すべてのカテゴリー

Whether written in camp, in hospital, or in hospitable home, the letters tell a plain, unvarnished, and true story of the observations and experiences, the impressions and feelings, of a soldier whose only personal regret is that he could not be one of those whose paroles at Appomattox are patents incontestable that they fought for the right as they saw it, as long as there was a hope to encourage them. Though not intended as history, they are historical in the respect that they narrate actual occurrences in camp, on the march, and in the battle. The lady to whom all but the last were ...

Experience the heartfelt and unfiltered correspondence of a soldier during the tumultuous years of the Civil War. Written from various locations—whether in camp, a hospital, or the comfort of a home—these letters share an authentic narrative of his observations, emotions, and the struggles of war. The soldiers only regret is not being among those who, at Appomattox, could proudly affirm their fight for what they believed was right. While not intended as a historical account, these letters document real events from camp life, marches, and battles. The recipient, a remarkable woman ...