Blake Goodrich reminiscences, 1861-1865 [microform].

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Blake Goodrich reminiscences, 1861-1865 [microform].

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The collection consists of a microfilm copy of the 47-page manuscript of the reminiscences of Blake Goodrich written in 1911 which is divided into four sections: 1) The cause of the Civil War 1861/1865 and first great battle; 2) Guns used in the Civil War; 3) Campaign of the Army of the Potomac, May 3, 1864-April 9, 1865, the Army of the James and general and important matters; and 4) the last days of the Confederacy and the surrender of Lee. Much detail is given by Goodrich on the weapons used in the war, on the Confederates' appearance and reaction at Appomattox, on the Battle of the Wilderness, and on events leading to the fall of Richmond. Goodrich pays tribute to the Confederates' gallantry and endurance during the war.

1 microfilm reel.

Emory University. Special Collections and Archives

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