Pvt. Cherry’s pocket Bible carried throughout the war
A free web publication has printed my edited version of the memoir of Lt. William C. Cherry. His memoir – written by hand in 1884 – describes his service in the Army of Northern Virginia and his imprisonment as one of The Immortal 600, as well as the hardships of his life after the war. The memoir inspired this blog to honor the 150th anniversary of his battles.
The publication is The Stainless Banner. You may subscribe and download the October 2013 issue at http://www.thestainlessbanner.com. Subscriptions are free. You may also purchaser bound volumes of the magazine at the web site.
6 Responses to Read Lieutenant William Carter Cherry’s complete memoir
Great story! What a life! Danny
You’re lucky your Civil War forebear was literate. My great-great-uncle Orange Jackson — a Yankee — wasn’t, but he managed to leave a 33-page memoir anyway. Explains the note at the end of the book: “The foregoing history was dictated by the author, who, unfortunately, is unable to either read or write. Notwithstanding his being thus handicapped, he has succeeded well in a financial way, and is reputed to be worth $18,000 to $19,000.”
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