A Rebel War Clerk's Diary is a first-hand account of the American Civil War, written by John B. Jones, a clerk for the Confederate government. The book is a compilation of Jones' diary entries, which he kept from 1861 to 1865, and provides a unique perspective on the war from the point of view of a Confederate insider. Throughout the book, Jones chronicles the daily struggles and triumphs of the Confederacy, as well as the political and military events that shaped the war. He provides insight into the inner workings of the ...
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A Rebel War Clerk's Diary is a first-hand account of the American Civil War, written by John B. Jones, a clerk for the Confederate government. The book is a compilation of Jones' diary entries, which he kept from 1861 to 1865, and provides a unique perspective on the war from the point of view of a Confederate insider. Throughout the book, Jones chronicles the daily struggles and triumphs of the Confederacy, as well as the political and military events that shaped the war. He provides insight into the inner workings of the Confederate government, including its bureaucracy and corruption, and offers his opinions on key figures such as Robert E. Lee and Jefferson Davis. Jones' diary also provides a glimpse into the social and cultural aspects of life during the Civil War, including the impact of the war on families and communities, as well as the role of religion and slavery in Southern society. Overall, A Rebel War Clerk's Diary is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the American Civil War or Southern history. Jones' personal account offers a unique perspective on the war, and his writing style is engaging and insightful.Complete In One Volume. The Diary Of John B. Jones, A Baltimore Clerk With Confederate Sympathies Who Moved To Richmond, Virginia During The American Civil War. This Diary Offers An Almost Unparalleled Of Day To Day Life Behind The Front Lines In The Confederacy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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Written by a clerk in the Confederate War Department, "A Rebel War Clerk's Diary" relays inside details about the workings of the department in Richmond. Jones relays the status of fighting throughout the Confederacy and he also describes the conflicts over policies, especially about issuing passports to citizens wanting to travel outside the Confederacy. He is a concise and descrptive writer, giving his opinions about policies and people. This book is essential for Civil War research.
