For my Final Project readings theme, I chose Civil War letters/personal accounts. There are extensive archives out there on the web of different accounts, but many of them are bland and poorly written. I have taken it upon myself to try and find the more flavorful ones and report back with what I have found that is good, as well as what is not up to attention-holding standards. That said, here is what I have read...with a few more not mentioned because I lost interest within the first sentence...
A personal account of Private Warren Lee Goss-- a young man recalls his experience of enlisting in Massachusetts: reasons why he signed up (like "it promised 'chances of travel and promotions'), his first few weeks (uniform trouble and not liking to be orderly and 'in line'). It gives a sense of how much soldiers learned before they went into action...according to this account--not a heck of a lot. Also, it gave a sense of the maturity levels and interests of the younger enlistees in the Civil War...very interesting and detailed account. a good read
Observations of a teenage girl--published 26 years after she was present for the battle of Gettysburg. She describes what she sees and feels--her reactions to gruesome events that take place and how she copes with the violence. This was enjoyable to read because there was so much happening and Tillie Pierce (the girl) recalls her memories in a way that is easy to follow.
A love letter from Miss Sallie Seeper to a man who I believe to be a soldier named Robert James. This was different to read because the transcriber took down everything: misspellings, symbols (+), and there were places where some words were indecipherable. It was neat how i can read it just as it was written...
there is more coming--don't worry
this post was made over time and saved as a draft several times--never published until now. woops.
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