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To Petersburg with the Army of the Potomac : the Civil War letters of Levi Bird Duff, 105th Pennsylvania Volunteers /

The letters of Levi Bird Duff are unusual for their literacy, descriptions and continuity, the strength of opinions expressed, and their source. Written only for the eyes of Duff's love, the messages reflect the tension experienced by many soldiers between the conflicting calls of duty and affe...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Duff, Levi Bird, 1837-
Other Authors: Helmreich, Jonathan E.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Company, [2009]
Subjects:
Duff, Levi Bird, > 1837- > Correspondence.
United States. > Army. > Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 105th (1861-1865)
United States > History > Civil War, 1861-1865 > Regimental histories.
Pennsylvania > History > Civil War, 1861-1865 > Regimental histories.
United States > History > Civil War, 1861-1865 > Personal narratives.
Pennsylvania > History > Civil War, 1861-1865 > Personal narratives.
Soldiers > United States > Correspondence.
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Summary:The letters of Levi Bird Duff are unusual for their literacy, descriptions and continuity, the strength of opinions expressed, and their source. Written only for the eyes of Duff's love, the messages reflect the tension experienced by many soldiers between the conflicting calls of duty and affection.
Physical Description:vii, 232 pages : illustrations, map ; 26 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780786444304 (softcover : alk. paper)
0786444304 (softcover : alk. paper)