Spencer Glasgow Welch served as surgeon of the 13th South Carolina Infantry in McGowan’s brigade, and wrote home to his wife from camp, march and battlefield. His letters, condensed by his daughter for publication, describe the fighting in Virginia, the wounded, army life and morale, seen from the Confederate side.
A primary source for Civil War readers; it was edited by a leader of the Daughters of the Confederacy and reflects that outlook. Download the free EPUB.