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The Stilwell Letters: A Georgian in Longstreet's Corps, Army of Northern Virginia,Used
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William Ross Stilwell was wed to Mary Fletcher Speer (known as Molly) on 8 September 1859 in McDonough, Georgia, in Henry County. William was twenty and Molly was eighteen. Having moved to northwestern Louisiana and having their first child, they returned to Georgia in 1861 so Molly and their son Tommy could stay with the family while William joined Company F of the 53rd Regiment Georgia Volunteer Infantry in May 1862. The 53rd Georgia, on reaching Virginia, was immediately assigned to the brigade commanded by Paul Jones Semmes, a wealthy Columbus banker. The brigade was later commanded by Goode Bryan and then by James Philip Simms. The 53rd Georgia was in the Corps of James Longstreet and fought at Antietam, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, the Wilderness, and Cedar Creek. Stilwell maneuvered for a special position and consecutively held positions of brigade headquarters guard, assistant to the brigade quartermaster, and finally brigade courier. Throughout the war, he maintained daily contact with company F. Collected here are 127 of his letters, most written to Molly. He wrote her about once a week for two and onehalf years.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Stilwell Letters'? A: The main theme of 'The Stilwell Letters' revolves around the personal experiences of William Ross Stilwell during the Civil War, highlighting his correspondence with his wife Molly and providing insight into the life of a soldier in Longstreet's Corps.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Stilwell Letters'? A: The author of 'The Stilwell Letters' is William Ross Stilwell, who served as a soldier in the 53rd Regiment Georgia Volunteer Infantry.
- Q: When was 'The Stilwell Letters' published? A: 'The Stilwell Letters' was published on November 1, 2021.
- Q: What type of binding does 'The Stilwell Letters' have? A: 'The Stilwell Letters' is available in hardcover binding, providing durability and a classic presentation.
- Q: How many pages are in 'The Stilwell Letters'? A: 'The Stilwell Letters' contains 340 pages, offering an extensive look into the letters written by William Ross Stilwell.
- Q: What historical events does the book cover? A: The book covers significant Civil War battles such as Antietam, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, the Wilderness, and Cedar Creek, as experienced by Stilwell.
- Q: Is 'The Stilwell Letters' suitable for research on the Civil War? A: Yes, 'The Stilwell Letters' is suitable for research as it provides firsthand accounts and insights into the experiences of a Confederate soldier during the Civil War.
- Q: What audience would be interested in 'The Stilwell Letters'? A: The book is likely to interest history enthusiasts, Civil War scholars, and readers interested in personal narratives from the war.
- Q: Are there illustrations or photographs in 'The Stilwell Letters'? A: The book primarily contains letters and may not include illustrations or photographs, focusing on the written correspondence of William Ross Stilwell.
- Q: What edition of 'The Stilwell Letters' is available? A: 'The Stilwell Letters' is available in its first edition, published in November 2021.