Eugene Blackford Family Correspondence, 1845 - 1861

Largely letters written by Eugene to his parents William M. and Mary B. Blackford, his uncle John Minor, and his cousin Mary L. Minor. Letters describe his education, particularly at the University of Virginia, 1857-1860; his teaching position in [UNK] Alabama, 1860-1861; and his career as an officer in the 5th Alabama [UNK]. His letters from Alabama before the outbreak of the Civil War contain candid comments by a Virginian on secession and issues in the Deep South. His Civil War letters are also candid and contain his comments on the Confederate management of the war.