This site includes many documents and letters of Rose O'Neal Greenhow and Sarah E.Thompson, plus an entire 36 page diary, written by schoolgirl Alice Williamson, giving some insight into the Civil War era. A biography on Major General Edward Johnson, some official reports, and other bits of information. No information at this site, just good pictures. Newton Robert Scott help explain the details of the Civil War, living conditions in Union camps, terrible diseases, and soldiers' frustrations. Longstreet Chronicles, The Information on the life and career of General James Longstreet, with letters and documents regarding the war and battles, details of the Gettysburg battle controversy, and a gallery of images.
Civil War Get brief biographies of the key players in the U.S. Civil War.
This is an interesting site which lists African-American men who applied for pensions for their service in the Confederate Armies during the Civil War. Thomas B. Reeves, Civil War Officer, Andersonville Prisoner, and Sultana Casualty Learn about 2nd Lt. Reeves who served with the 10th Indiana Cavalry, went to Andersonville, and later ended up as a victim of the Sultana tragedy. This site has some interesting pictures and source documents concerning 2nd Lt. Reeves and also has information on his unit and some battles in which he fought. The life of Civil War hero Ulysses S. Grant is examined at this site, which includes his life story, Civil War years, his presidency, family, and other little-known facts about him.