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Civil War Primary Source Analysis

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A primary source gives you a type of feeling and comprehension of an event, unlike a secondary source. I agree with the statement, “Reading the letters of Civil War soldiers gives a perspective on the conflict in a way that no secondary source account could ever capture.” The soldier’s letters provide a firsthand experience. None of the details are interpreted in someone else’s mind. The audience is able to comprehend the material for themselves. To begin with, the soldier’s letters are spoken in first person. This point of view allows for the audience to read the letter as if they, themselves, are writing it. Although, the soldier could be exaggerated, it does not matter because this is what they felt like. The letter I read is from John

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