The “Rations Row” of November 25, 1864

On the morning of November 25, 1864, the 31st North Carolina’s commissary sergeant drew rations for his regiment’s 295 men. Each man was allowed a pound of flour and 1/3 pound of meat per day. But this particular day, the meat “was in a very filthy condition being covered with dirt and ashes.” The regiment’s… Continue reading The “Rations Row” of November 25, 1864

New Information from Anchram Evans’ Letters

(Updated 3/15/2023) The Letters Anchram Harris Evans served in Company G, 51st Regiment North Carolina Troops during the War Between the States. He enlisted as a sergeant in January 1862 and served with the regiment until the end of the war. Anchram and his wife, Elizabeth, wrote to each other once or twice a week… Continue reading New Information from Anchram Evans’ Letters

Miss Mary Ann Buie, The Soldier’s Friend

Miss Mary Ann Buie was one of the North Carolina troops’ most tireless supporters.  She energetically solicited donations of cash, clothing, medicine, and other goods from local citizens and businesses for support of the state’s soldiers.  Most of her donations went to military hospitals in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia, but at times she… Continue reading Miss Mary Ann Buie, The Soldier’s Friend