The letters of Levi Bird Duff present a perceptive picture of life in the Army of the Potomac from 1861 to 1864. They are unusual for their literacy, descriptions and continuity, the strength of opinions expressed, and their source: a private who rose to the rank of lieutenant colonel, thus a witness of the army at several levels. Leadership, organizational, weather, and morale problems that plagued Union troops are made clear. Written only for the eyes of Duff's love, the messages reflect the tension experienced by many soldiers between the conflicting calls of duty and affection.
The letters of Levi Bird Duff present a perceptive picture of life in the Army of the Potomac from 1861 to 1864. They are unusual for their literacy, descriptions and continuity, the strength of opinions expressed, and their source: a private who rose to the rank of lieutenant colonel, thus a witness of the army at several levels. Leadership, organizational, weather, and morale problems that plagued Union troops are made clear. Written only for the eyes of Duff's love, the messages reflect the tension experienced by many soldiers between the conflicting calls of duty and affection.
Jonathan E. Helmreich is college historian and a professor emeritus of history at Allegheny College. He lives in Fort Myers, Florida.
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Table of Contents Acknowledgments Introduction: Levi and Harriet 1. In Defense of Washington, D.C. 2. Promotion 3. The Peninsula 4. Recovery 5. Fredericksburg 6. Winter Quarters 7. Chancellorsville to Gettysburg 8. Waiting 9. On the Rapidan 10. In Camp 11. Grant Starts to Move 12. Cold Harbor to Petersburg Epilogue Appendix A: Chans des Confédéres Appendix B: Gettysburg Memorial Address Chapter Notes Bibliography Index
Table of Contents Acknowledgments Introduction: Levi and Harriet 1. In Defense of Washington, D.C. 2. Promotion 3. The Peninsula 4. Recovery 5. Fredericksburg 6. Winter Quarters 7. Chancellorsville to Gettysburg 8. Waiting 9. On the Rapidan 10. In Camp 11. Grant Starts to Move 12. Cold Harbor to Petersburg Epilogue Appendix A: Chans des Confédéres Appendix B: Gettysburg Memorial Address Chapter Notes Bibliography Index
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