Blackford’s pithy observations were not limited to the generals. He also was not shy about criticizing his immediate Superiors, such as the recently elected Colonel Jones (who was in fact 49 years old) or the other Colonel Jones of the 12th Alabama. This letter to his mother, written on February 20th, 1862, also details the […]

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