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The Civil War letters of General Frank "Bull" Paxton, CSA, a lieutenant of Lee & Jackson
- Title
- The Civil War letters of General Frank "Bull" Paxton, CSA, a lieutenant of Lee & Jackson / edited by John Gallatin Paxton ; introduced by Harold B. Simpson.
- Author
- Paxton, Elisha Franklin, 1828-1863.
- Publication
- Hillsboro, Tex. : Hill Jr. College Press, 1978.
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Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Schwarzman Building to submit a request in person. | Text | Use in library | IKL 79-701 | Schwarzman Building - Milstein Division Room 121 |
Details
- Additional Authors
- Paxton, John Gallatin.
- Description
- viii, 102 pages : illustrations; 24 cm
- Subjects
- Genre/Form
- Biographies.
- History.
- Personal narratives – Confederate.
- Bibliography (note)
- Includes bibliographical references (page 100) and index.
- Contents
- Background of a civilian warrior -- It's going to be a lark boys -- I think the fight is over forever -- Idleness is worse than a dozen battles -- Had a good view of the dome of the capitol -- A kiss to the children as my Christmas gift -- Hard weather is worse than battle -- Don't be alarmed at any rumors you may hear -- The cadets were behind our brigade -- The only objection to my position is that I draw no pay -- In one minute five hundred men died -- Our victories seem to settle nothing -- P.S.I have received an order conferring on me the title of Brigadier-General -- The extortioners at home are our worst enemies -- I hope the Yankees have had enough practice for this year -- To such men death is no enemy -- He had a premonition of death -- It is well with thee -- Appendix: Official records and correspondence pertaining to E.F. Paxton.
- Call Number
- IKL 79-701
- ISBN
- 0912172231
- 9780912172231
- LCCN
- 78068427
- OCLC
- 4634610
- Author
- Paxton, Elisha Franklin, 1828-1863.
- Title
- The Civil War letters of General Frank "Bull" Paxton, CSA, a lieutenant of Lee & Jackson / edited by John Gallatin Paxton ; introduced by Harold B. Simpson.
- Imprint
- Hillsboro, Tex. : Hill Jr. College Press, 1978.
- Type of Content
- text
- Type of Medium
- unmediated
- Type of Carrier
- volume
- Bibliography
- Includes bibliographical references (page 100) and index.
- Chronological Term
- 1861-1865
- Added Author
- Paxton, John Gallatin.
- Other Form:
- Online version: Paxton, Elisha Franklin, 1828-1863. Civil War letters of General Frank "Bull" Paxton, CSA, a lieutenant of Lee & Jackson. Hillsboro, Tex. : Hill Jr. College Press, 1978 (OCoLC)644619536
- Research Call Number
- IKL 79-701