Confederate reinforcements are pouring into Fredericksburg, Virginia, positioning themselves across the Rappahannock River from Union forces in Falmouth. The city has largely been deserted by civilians. Anticipation hangs thick in the air, as a clash between the two forces is only a matter of time. Today, according to one eyewitness account (although disputed by some…
Today’s edition of the New York Times publishes a letter (originally published in the Richmond Whig) from a Confederate chaplain that discusses the religious landscape within the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia. The chaplain is not a Baptist, but offers observations of Baptist chaplains. The following is a copy of a letter from Rev. D.…
A Confederate solider, William Francis Brand of Virginia, today pens a letter to his sweetheart (Kate) in which he expresses happiness that his regiment (5th Virginia) has finally obtained a chaplain: Our Regt. has a Chaplain at last he is a Baptist thare was prayer meeting last night & night before. I hope & pray…