Diary of A Confederate: Johnson's Island

The Confederates quickly were told by shouts from Union soldiers that the war was over. Vicksburg had surrendered. Vicksburg, under siege since May 22nd, fell on July 4th. 1863. But General Gardner wanted to see proof. When Banks showed him the dispatches from Vicksburg, he agreed to surrender. Banks agreed to parole the Confederate enlisted men, if they signed an oath, but officers were captured and taken prisoners. The greatly outnumbered confederates had held their ground into July. But, when word of the Vicksburg defeat reached General Gardner, he realized that the situation was hopeless and nothing could be gained by continuing the defense of Port Hudson. The battle was over and the Mississippi River was in the hands of the Union, and the Confederacy was cut in half. The sheen of a bright moon revealed the sad carnage of the day, and the horrors of war became vividly distinct. A journal kept by Dr. Maj. J. L. Stockdale from July, 1863 - April, 1864, makes reference to some of these events, a day to day record of happenings, emotions, and conditions, but were limited as to what they could or could not divulge. Their journals gave a somewhat basic insight into what prison life was like, as well as the personal conflicts and hardships encountered among their families and friends during the Civil War.

Author: Patricia Ann Stockdale
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Published: 06/28/2010
Pages: 114
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.34lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.51w x 0.27d
ISBN: 9781451543568

About the Author
Patricia grew up and attended school in Greenville, Mississippi and college in Mississippi and California. Her love of history since high school has taken her on an incredible journey throughout her life. In her leisure time, she enjoys writing, researching genealogy, helping others find their roots.

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