Ranging from the early battles of the Trans-Mississippi to the epic battles of the Army of Northern Virginia, and from the brutal trenches of Vicksburg to provost guard duty in north Louisiana, this extensive collection of Civil War letters offers riveting glimpses of almost every variety of experience faced by Confederate soldiers. Prolific letter writers, the Pierson brothers were educated, observant, and well placed to comment not only on the battles and campaigns of their regiments but also on their commanding officers, the effect of political activity on soldier morale, and, most of all, their entire family's understanding of and commitment to the Confederate cause.

Thomas W. Cutrer, professor of American studies at Arizona State University West, is the author of Ben McColloch and the Frontier Military Tradition.T. Michael Parrish, Linden G. Bower Professor of American History at Baylor University, is the author of Richard Taylor: Soldier Prince of Dixie and Confederate Imprints: A Bibliography.

Thomas W. Cutrer, professor of American studies at Arizona State University West, is the author of Ben McColloch and the Frontier Military Tradition.
T. Michael Parrish, Linden G. Bower Professor of American History at Baylor University, is the author of Richard Taylor: Soldier Prince of Dixie and Confederate Imprints: A Bibliography.