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_aJones, J. B. _q(John Beauchamp), _d1810-1866 |
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| 245 | 1 | 2 | _aA Rebel War Clerk's Diary at the Confederate States Capital |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2010 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2010-01-26 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Suzanne Shell, Stephanie Eason, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net. | ||
| 520 | _a"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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| 653 | _aConfederate States of America -- History | ||
| 653 | _aUnited States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives, Confederate | ||
| 653 | _aJones, J. B. (John Beauchamp), 1810-1866 -- Diaries | ||
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