Scope and Contents Note From the Collection: The bulk of this collection consists of a memoir describing the February 1862 battle of Fort Donelson from the point of view of a Confederate soldier. Interestingly, this document contradicts reports by Union commanders published in the Records of the Rebellion. It explains why Confederates chose Fort Donelson's location, names commanders, infantry regiments, and artillery batteries at Donelson, describes the placement of Confederate artillery, describes in detail how the upper and lower...