From the letters of those who lived it...
I would like to inquire as to whether Mrs. Lincoln will accompany the remains? In such case, I will oblige you by presenting my condolences to her.
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A Brother's Bond
The stories of civilian militia who stood on Battlefields and defended the Commonwealth.
News from the Home Front
Stories of the war's impact on the social landscape and daily life for men and women on the home front.
Women and the War
The remarkable accounts of courageous women and children whose lives were changed forever by the war.
The Battle Cry For Equality
The lesser-told stories of African-American contributions during the Civil War from abolitionists as well as those who served on the battlefields.
When Johnny Comes Marching Home
The stories of remembrance and the hallowed grounds honoring those lost in the Civil War.