02718cam a22003493u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000090011910000190012824500700014724600690021726400510028630000470033733600260038433700260041033800360043650000310047250801870050352013350069053400450202565300770207065300890214765300720223685600430230899900170235149881UtSlPG20260610134139.0mcr n260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a14005183  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aE4561 aPeck, Rufus H.10aReminiscencies of a Confederate soldier of Co. C, 2nd Va. Cavalry1 aReminiscences of a Confederate soldier of Co. C, 2nd Va. Cavalry 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2015  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2015-09-05  aProduced by Sonya Schermann and the Online Distributed
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Internet Archive)  a"Reminiscences of a Confederate Soldier of Co. C, 2nd Va. Cavalry" by Rufus H. Peck is a historical account written in the early 20th century that reflects on the experiences of a soldier during the American Civil War. The narrative follows the author, who enlisted at a young age, as he recounts noteworthy events from his time as part of the Confederate cavalry, including battles and moments of camaraderie with fellow soldiers. Peck’s vivid recollections provide a personal glimpse into the war’s stark realities and the emotional toll it took on him and his comrades.  The opening of the memoir establishes Peck's background and the context of his enlistment, detailing his enlistment with "The Botetourt Dragoons" while drawing on his sharp memories from the battlefields of 1861. He recalls the dramatic atmosphere surrounding their departure from Fincastle, the excitement of marching towards confrontation, and early interactions with local citizens that reveal a sense of community amidst the ongoing conflict. As he describes specific encounters, such as humorous incidents during their march and the poignant moments of saying goodbye to family, readers get an authentic sense of the soldier's life, marked by camaraderie, danger, and the ever-present tensions of war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aUnited States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Regimental histories  aUnited States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives, Confederate  aConfederate States of America. Army. Virginia Cavalry Regiment, 2nd40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49881  c90719d90719