"What was it really like to fight in the Civil War? Full of the details of the day-to-day existence of both a soldier and his wife, this book brings their hardships achingly to life. From struggling to do his duty as a soldier for the Confederacy, to worrying about how he can help his family while he is in such grave danger himself, the letters create a portrait of an amazing man and an unique piece of history."--Page 4 of cover.