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Experience of a Confederate States Prisoner / Being an Ephemeris Regularly Kept by an Officer of the Confederate States Army

By Beckwith West
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The narrator, an officer captured during campaigns in the Shenandoah Valley, records daily experiences of illness, capture, parole, and treatment while held by opposing forces, interwoven with battlefield movements, prison conditions, exchanges, and interactions with officers and civilians. The account blends military reports and personal observations on shortages and rumors, describes medical care and marches, and reflects on the hardships of captivity and the contested stories circulating among troops and townspeople.

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Beckwith West

Beckwith West was an officer in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War. He is best known for his work "Experience of a Confederate States Prisoner / Being an Ephemeris Regularly Kept by an Officer of the Confederate States Army," which provides a personal account of his experiences as a prisoner of war. This narrative offers insights into the hardships faced by Confederate soldiers and the conditions of captivity during the conflict. West's writing contributes to the understanding of Civil War history and the personal stories that shaped this tumultuous period in American history.

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