Letters Home II: Camp Life & Battles

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Letters Home II: Camp Life & Battles

From the collection of Alan Sessarego

The second volume in Alan Sessarego’s Letters Home series continues the tradition of preserving original Civil War soldiers’ correspondence. These authentic letters provide vivid detail about camp routines, military duties, and the harsh realities of battle, all written in the soldiers’ own words as they tried to stay connected with loved ones at home.

Illustrated with rare images and presented with care, Letters Home II offers a deeply human perspective on the war, capturing both ordinary moments of soldier life and extraordinary experiences on the battlefield. This volume is an essential resource for historians, collectors, and anyone interested in understanding the Civil War through the eyes of those who lived it.

Inventory Number: BOO 068