Personal record of the Thirteenth Regiment, Tennessee Infantry

"Personal Record of the Thirteenth Regiment, Tennessee Infantry" by Alfred J. Vaughan is a late 19th-century historical record that gives a detailed story of the Thirteenth Regiment's experiences during the American Civil War, including their bravery, problems, and what eventually happened to them. The book remembers the soldiers' courage and also thinks about the feelings people had about the Confederate cause during and after the conflict. At the start, Vaughan introduces the Thirteenth Regiment, explaining how it was created in June 1861 and who was in its companies, which were full of young men ready to fight for what they believed in. Vaughan shares his own thoughts and memories from the war, recognizing the sacrifices that his fellow soldiers made. He tells about the regiment's first campaign, where soldiers showed great strength even in difficult conditions. His story goes on with lively descriptions of early battles, the courage of individual soldiers, and how the regiment changed as it went through many challenges during the war, offering a sad look at what they experienced and gave up.