Today the Lincoln administration admits Nevada and Colorado into the Union as the newest states. Although far from the theaters of war, the abundance of gold and silver in Nevada, Colorado and other western states and territories are crucial to financing the war against the Confederate States. Meanwhile, far to the east several of New…
Not infrequently the Civil War divides families and generates opposing loyalties. As the fourth year of the great conflict approaches and the fortunes of the Confederate States fade, the divisive nature of the war becomes ever more noticeable and personal. Today, in many respects, is like many other days during the war. Men enroll as…
The Civil War is a diaspora for many Southern families, including the Philip Hugh and Frances (Fanny) Wallace family of Paducah, Kentucky. Prior to the war, Philip was an attorney and life for the family was one of ease and luxury and, like many wealthy families of the South, financed (whether directly, indirectly or both)…