02461cam a22003253u 4500 31087 UtSlPG 20260610133717.0 m cr n 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 E456 Jones, J. B. (John Beauchamp), 1810-1866 A Rebel War Clerk's Diary at the Confederate States Capital Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2010 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2010-01-26 Produced by Suzanne Shell, Stephanie Eason, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net. "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.) Original publication data not identified Confederate States of America -- History United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives, Confederate Jones, J. B. (John Beauchamp), 1810-1866 -- Diaries https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/31087 71933 71933