Col. Frank Huger, C.S.A.

"Mostly cheerful and optimistic in tone, these missives include sketches of the battles in which Huger participated and fair and honest opinions of his superiors and fellow soldiers, including harsh criticism of generals Braxton Bragg and James Longstreet. An informative introduction details his family background, his education at West Point, and his postwar career as a railroad executive"--Provided by publisher.