"What is my crime?"
Eugenia Levy Phillips, August 30, 1861
Eugenia Levy Phillips (1819 – 1902). Prison diary, August 30, 1861. Philip Phillips Family Papers, Manuscript Division, Library of Congress
Archive for the Civil War Category (16 posts)
"Suffering in a noble cause"
Eugenia Levy Phillips, August 28, 1861
Eugenia Levy Phillips (1819 – 1902). Prison diary, August 28, 1861. Philip Phillips Family Papers, Manuscript Division, Library of Congress
"Our worst fears are confirmed"
John Nicolay, July 21, 1861
John G. Nicolay (1832 – 1901) to Theresa Bates, July 21 – 22, 1861. Manuscript. John G. Nicolay Papers, Manuscript Division, Library of Congress
"To stand by the stars and stripes"
Michael Shiner, June 1, 1861
Michael Shiner (1805 – 1880). Diary entry for June 1, 1861. Manuscript Division, Library of Congress
"To draw my sword"
Robert E. Lee, April 20, 1861
Robert E. Lee (1807 – 1870) to Roger Jones April 20, 1861. Custis-Lee Family Papers, Manuscript Division, Library of Congress
"All on account of slavery"
Benjamin Tucker Tanner, December 24, 1860
Benjamin Tucker Tanner (1835 – 1923). Diary entry, December 24, 1860.