Franklin R. Crawford

Proud to Say I Am a Union Soldier: the Last Letters Home from Federal Soldiers Written During the Civil War, 1861-1865 Franklin R. Crawford

Letters offer a deeply personal perspective of the war, and remind us that every one of the hundreds of thousands of brave men that died during the four brutal years of the Civil War was someone's father, or son, or brother, or husband. Numerous first-hand accounts of the harsh realities of war have been published, often including or comprised of the letters of survivors. This unique volume contains the final correspondence written by brave soldiers that did not survive the conflict: some died on the battlefield during combat; others understood they were about to die of wounds received in battle and were able to counsel their family regarding their final disposition. What is the price of freedom? Anyone that has ever asked that question should read these letters. A bibliography, photographs, and an index enhance the text.