Tag Archives: Alfred Mallory Edgar

Memorial Day: Remembering “The Private Soldier”

Posted on May 30, 2022 by Sarah Kay Bierle

This Memorial Day is an excellent time to reflect on the common soldiers and make sure they are not forgotten. Some combat fallen soldiers or veterans have their names or initials inscribed in stone. Others are only represented by etched … Continue reading →

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On The March: A Few Notes on Shoes & Boots

Posted on April 7, 2022 by Sarah Kay Bierle

Since the new blog series focuses on marching, I’ve been thinking about shoes and other footwear for the past week. Here are a few notes and primary source excerpts that might be helpful to keep in mind as the discussion … Continue reading →

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The Romney Expedition: Confederate Tales of Snow and Ice

Posted on January 20, 2022 by Sarah Kay Bierle

Part 1 of a series In January 1862, Confederate General Thomas J. Jackson set off from Winchester Virginia and headed west into the mountains of western Virginia, intending to capture the town of Romney, remove Union troops from the lower … Continue reading →

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