I Hope You Will All Remember Me: The Civil War Letters of Matthew C. Yow 48th No

Description: I Hope You Will All Remember Me by Nancy Yow Holt The Civil War letters in this collection were written by Matthew C. Yow, a soldier in the 48th North Carolina Infantry. The book details Matthews service in the Army of Northern Virginia and his wifes hardships on the home front. FORMAT Hardcover CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Matthew C. Yow was a husband, father, and farmer in Moore County, North Carolina when the Civil War began in1861. A year later he left his wife, Catharine, and their young children behind as he reluctantly joined the Confederate ranks. These letters, written to his "dear wife and little children" tell his story as a private in Lees Army of Northern Virginia. Matthews declarations of homesickness and frustration about the issues of his day are heard loud and clear, interspersed between the telling of battles and camp life.These letters also inform us about the hardships Catharine and the children suffered on the home front; the farm work was overwhelming, some neighbors were unruly, and bands of deserters and other groups caused mischief. Matthew did his best to encourage his wife by giving advice through the mail. Matthew fought from the Seven Days Battles in 1862 until he was mortally wounded at the North Anna River in 1864 during the Overland Campaign. In letters home, Matthew expressed his hope to be remembered by those he loved. The author hopes readers will remember him for who he was, an ordinary family man caught up in the political and social turmoil of his day, during Americas most tragic time.This book contains 24 images including letters, photographs, and a map, to help tell Matthews story. There is an index that contains more than 200 names of Matthews family members, neighbors, and comrades. These people are the ancestors of many who presently live in Moore County, North Carolina, and the surrounding area. Family historians who have descended from Matthew and Catharine and others in the book will treasure these letters and the story they tell. Civil War history buffs who study the 48th North Carolina Infantry Regiment or Cookes brigade will find valuable information to understand those units better. By studying another ordinary soldier in the Army of Northern Virginia, historians may find more first-person material to support what is already documented. These letters, so delightfully written by a man to his wife and children, help us to feel empathy for the families of the Civil War era. Review "A unique glimpse into the life of a Civil War soldier." - Kirkus Reviews"Holts commentary is backed by 275 endnotes that demonstrate a firm command of the relevant scholarly literature." - Kirkus Reviews Details ISBN Pages 220 Publisher Nancy Yow Holt Year 2024 ISBN-13 9798989721900 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2024-02-12 Imprint Nancy Yow Holt Subtitle The Civil War Letters of Matthew C. Yow 48th North Carolina Infantry Audience General Author Nancy Yow Holt We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:159343581;

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