A Confederate Surgeon's Letters to His Wife

Published in 1911, 'A Confederate Surgeon's Letters to His Wife' by Spencer Glasgow Welch is a collection of wartime letters that provide a personal narrative of a Confederate army surgeon during the American Civil War. The letters chronicle his experiences from May 1862 through the end of the war, detailing battles, medical duties, and camp life with the South Carolina Infantry Regiment. Notable for its firsthand accounts of significant events like the battles of Second Manassas and Gettysburg, this work offers a unique perspective on the harsh realities of war, including the toll of injuries and the emotional strain of separation from family.