"In his finding and editing of An East Texas Family's Civil War: the Letters of Nancy and William Whatley, John T. Whatley captures the anguish of a separated family when the 'dogs of war' are unleashed. Jacqueline Jones' fine foreword gives a rich historical framework for the letters. This is an important book for Texans, historians, and Civil War studies." --Ellen Clarke Temple, former president of the board of the Museum of East Texas

"John Whatley has made a significant contribution to our understanding of the impact of the Civil War on the domestic life of the southern yeomanry and their enslaved workers. This is a skillfully edited work that brings light to a previously untapped but historically valuable and fascinating correspondence between a man and wife swept up in the chaos and turmoil of a terrible war. It is greatly enriched by the editor's thoughtful analysis and a masterful foreword contributed by famed historian Jacqueline Jones. Highly recommended." --Don Carleton, executive director and J. R. Parten Chair in the Archives of American History, Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

John T. Whatley is the former headmaster of St. Mark's School of Texas and has taught history throughout his education career.

Jacqueline Jones is chair of the department of history at the University of Texas, Austin.