Caldwell, J. F. J. (James Fitz James)

Author of an early regimental history primarily written in camp during Civil War and published soon after.

From the description of J.F.J. Caldwell collection, 1863-1918. (University of South Carolina). WorldCat record id: 55792429

James Fitz-James Caldwell was born in South Carolina, on 19 September 1837 and graduated from South Carolina College in 1857. Following graduation, he read law in Charleston, South Carolina, and then continued his studies in Europe for two years.

He returned home shortly after South Carolina seceded from the Union, and enlisted in the Confederate Army. He served with the 1st South Carolina Regiment Infantry, until a few months before the close of the war, when he was aide-de-camp to General McGowan.

Caldwell's History of a Brigade of South Carolinians was published in 1866, and his novel The Stranger in 1907. He returned to South Carolina after the war where he practiced law. He died 3 February 1925.

From the guide to the J. F. J. Caldwell letter MSS. 0257., 1861 September 5, (W.S. Hoole Special Collections Library, The University of Alabama)