1860-70 Blackland Miss. Confederate Civil War Autograph/Poem Book-Soldiers Named
Confederate Civil War Autograph/Poem Book-Soldiers Named. 26 signed pages, most are females writing poems. I found one soldier Wm. DeLane in photos 13, 14, 15. He was listed on the roster for Co.
A Clinch Rifle Geogia Vol. Thompson same detail but I could not find him or A.
Miller who all these goodwill messages are written to. The book is in very good condition. Thompson writes- A stranger sends his kindest greeting. To a comrade in the field. For our country freedom fighting. Let us die before we yeild. The brother soldier never waiver onward. Let our motto be until we drive the foul. Invader from our homes and country. Another guy name John E.When there was on the field of battle. And the cannons thunder begins to rattle. Heaven will aid & even thank thee.
To march against the vandal yankee. May heaven always be _____? In assisting thee to conquer the vicious. And our cause ever be espoused to the God of war Mars. But when this contest is ended. May our southern land with peace be blended. And tranquility will reign over every home.Is the sentiments of your old chum.