A Refutation of the Charges Made against the Confederate States of America of Having Authorized the Use of Explosive and Poisoned Musket and Rifle Balls during the Late Civil War of 1861-65

"A Refutation of the Charges Made against the Confederate States of America of…” by Rev. Horace Edwin Hayden, is a historical defense written to dispute accusations against the Confederate States of America. This book attempts to disprove claims that the Confederacy sanctioned the use of explosive and poisoned bullets during the Civil War. Rev. Hayden meticulously reviews accusations, especially those by Benson J. Lossing, who suggested the Confederates employed cruel weapons at battles like Gettysburg. He argues against these assertions, suggesting they are baseless, and even points out that similar explosive weapons were used by Union forces. He uses statements from important people of the time, including former Confederate leaders, alongside military documents and patents to support his position. The book aims to defend the Confederacy against what the author views as false and damaging claims.