North Carolina in the Civil War and Reconstruction: Primary sources and readings explore North Carolina during the Civil War and Reconstruction (1860–1876). Topics include debates over secession, battles and strategies, the war in North Carolina, the soldier's experience, the home front, freedom and civil rights for former slaves, Reconstruction, and the "redemption" of the state by conservatives. (Page 6.6)
This is the second page of a letter written to Colonel Cathey from Emma A. Shoolbred during the Civil War. She is asking him for a ox and corn since her ox ran away and food is scarce.