A Rebel War Clerk's Diary at the Confederate States Capital by J. B. Jones
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"A Rebel War Clerk's Diary at the Confederate States Capital" by J. B. Jones is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book serves as a personal diary of J. B. Jones, a clerk in the Confederate War Department, chronicling his experiences and observations during the early days of the Civil War, particularly focusing on the atmosphere in the Confederate capital, Richmond. The memoir provides insights into the political tensions,
military preparations, and societal sentiments surrounding the conflict. The opening of the work details Jones's flight from New Jersey to Virginia amid the brewing conflict and revolutionary fervor as Southern states consider secession. He captures the excitement and anxiety in Richmond surrounding the passing of the Ordinance of Secession and the anticipation of impending war, mingled with his own personal struggles—leaving his family and possessions behind. Through Jones's reflections, readers gain a sense of the chaotic environment, where sentiments shift rapidly, and the sense of urgency is palpable as people rally around the secessionist cause. The author’s candid observations provide a unique first-person perspective on a pivotal moment in American history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Jones, J. B. (John Beauchamp), 1810-1866 |
|---|---|
| Title | A Rebel War Clerk's Diary at the Confederate States Capital |
| Credits |
Produced by Suzanne Shell, Stephanie Eason, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 64.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E456: History: America: Civil War period (1861-1865) |
| Subject | Confederate States of America -- History |
| Subject | United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives, Confederate |
| Subject | Jones, J. B. (John Beauchamp), 1810-1866 -- Diaries |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 31087 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-31087-9 |
| Release Date | Jan 26, 2010 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 927 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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