Most lovely Lizzie: love letters of a young Confederate soldier, 1863-1865.

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Most lovely Lizzie: love letters of a young Confederate soldier, 1863-1865.

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Letters, 1863 Oct. 3 - 1865 Feb. 2, from Samuel King Vann to Nancy Elizabeth (Lizzie) Neel in Jefferson Co., Ala. Although most of the letters are expressions of romantic sentiment, Vann does indicate where he was when writing: Chattanooga, Tenn.; Dalton, Ga.; Franklin, Tenn.; Tupelo, Miss.; and finally Green Cut Station, Ga. Additional topics discussed are the weather, news of family and friends, and "this unholy war." The last four letters contain several graphic descriptions of the fighting, including the death of some of his comrades. Vann apparently was a member of the 19th Ala. Regiment.

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Elliott, William R.

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Confederate States of America. Army. Alabama Infantry Regiment, 19th

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Vann, Samuel King, 1845-1870

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Samuel King Vann, 1845-1870, was 18 years of age when he joined the Confederate States Army. Later he married Nancy Elizabeth Neel of Jefferson Co., Ala., the recipient of these letters, and had two daughters, Willie and Ida. He died at the age of 24 in 1870. From the description of Most lovely Lizzie: love letters of a young Confederate soldier, 1863-1865. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122284675 ...