William Williston Heartsilljournal 1861-1866

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William Williston Heartsilljournal 1861-1866

http://www.lib.utexas.edu/taro/ricewrc/00156/00156-P.html

Journal describes TexanConfederate soldier W.W. Heartsill's experiences during the U.S. Civil War,including material related to Texas ranching activities, Indian and Mexicanaffairs, and botany; the Texas Secession Convention; generals Braxton Bragg,Stonewall Jackson, Joseph E. Johnston, and John W. Whitfield; his work with theW.P. Lane Rangers (later Company F, 2nd Regiment, Texas Calvary); battles ofChickamauga and Vicksburg; prisoners of war; and Confederate ArmyTrans-Mississippi Department. This journal eventually was published by theauthor under the title "Fourteen Hundred and 91 Days in the Confederate Army."

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Woodson Research Center, Fondren Library, Rice University

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Woodson Research Center, Fondren Library, Rice University

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