English Civil War

Civil War RARE 1976 Edition Letters to Amanda 1862-1865 Marion Hill Fitzpatrick


Civil War RARE 1976 Edition Letters to Amanda 1862-1865 Marion Hill Fitzpatrick
Civil War RARE 1976 Edition Letters to Amanda 1862-1865 Marion Hill Fitzpatrick
Civil War RARE 1976 Edition Letters to Amanda 1862-1865 Marion Hill Fitzpatrick
Civil War RARE 1976 Edition Letters to Amanda 1862-1865 Marion Hill Fitzpatrick
Civil War RARE 1976 Edition Letters to Amanda 1862-1865 Marion Hill Fitzpatrick

Civil War RARE 1976 Edition Letters to Amanda 1862-1865 Marion Hill Fitzpatrick   Civil War RARE 1976 Edition Letters to Amanda 1862-1865 Marion Hill Fitzpatrick

The product is a rare 1976 edition of "Letters to Amanda: The Civil War Letters of Marion Hill Fitzpatrick, Army of North Virginia" signed by H. This vintage book from the Civil War Georgia series contains original letters from the 1860s, providing a unique insight into the Civil War period. The softcover book measures 11 x 9 inches and features illustrations, making it a valuable addition to any history enthusiast's collection.

With its signed edition and personal touch, this book is sure to captivate readers interested in the United States Civil War period. Sergeant Major Marion Hill Fitzpatrick, a soldier in the 45th Georgia Regiment in the Army of Northern Virginia, wrote his wife Amanda over 100 letters, frequently describing both the horror of combat and the deplorable conditions of hospitals.

Fighting in the corps of A. Hill, Fitzpatrick, an extremely literate individual, reveals his loyalty for the Confederacy and most of all to his family. His letters reveal a man who longed to be home with his beloved wife and their newborn son. These letters testify to the humanity, courage, and dedication of the Civil War soldier. Compiling over 100 letters from Sergeant Major Marion Hill Fitzpatrick of the 45th Georgia Regiment to his wife, Amanda Olive Elizabeth White Fitzpatrick, the collection spans from 1862 until his death in action in April 1865. This edition holds significant value for collectors, historians, and genealogists alike. The Significance of the 1976 Edition. The 1976 edition represents the very first time these letters were compiled and printed for public circulation.

This scarce, initial version of the book was independently edited, compiled, and published by H. It was released as a 178-page volume.

It predates the later, more widely available commercial paperbacks published by university presses. Fitzpatrick was exceptionally literate for a Civil War soldier. His letters provide remarkably vivid, unfiltered accounts of the horrors of combat under A.

Hill's corps, the deplorable state of military hospitals, and his deep, agonizing longing for his family.


Civil War RARE 1976 Edition Letters to Amanda 1862-1865 Marion Hill Fitzpatrick   Civil War RARE 1976 Edition Letters to Amanda 1862-1865 Marion Hill Fitzpatrick