To Petersburg with the Army of the Potomac: The Civil War Letters of Levi Bird Duff, 105th Pennsylvania Volunteers

by Levi Bird Duff

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780786444304
Publisher:	McFarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers
Publication date:	07/15/2009
Pages:	240
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.70(d)
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

Jonathan E. Helmreich is college historian and a professor emeritus of history at Allegheny College. He lives in Fort Myers, Florida.

Table of Contents

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