The most revealing and touching passages written during the American Civil War are found in letters exchanged by loved ones. The letters of South Carolina Cavalryman James Michael Barr to his wife Rebecca offer an excellent example. Barr enlisted as a private in the 5th S.C. Cavalry Regiment in January 1863, just as the fortunes of war began to turn against the South. After serving more than a year in its native state--away from the great battles farther north--the 5th S.C. Cavalry was called to the killing fields of Virginia. All the while James Barr sent letters home. According to...
The most revealing and touching passages written during the American Civil War are found in letters exchanged by loved ones. The letters of South Caro...
