Reports of the Committee on the Conduct of the War: Fort Pillow Massacre, Returned Prisoners (1864) - Hardcover

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Reports of the Committee on the Conduct of the War: Fort Pillow Massacre, Returned Prisoners (1864) is a historical document that details the investigations and findings of the United States Congress on two significant events during the American Civil War. The first part of the book focuses on the Fort Pillow Massacre, which occurred in April 1864 when Confederate forces attacked and killed Union soldiers and civilians who had sought refuge at Fort Pillow, Tennessee. The committee's report provides a detailed account of the events leading up to the massacre, the actions of both Union and Confederate forces during the attack, and the aftermath of the incident. The second part of the book examines the treatment of Union prisoners of war who were released from Confederate prisons. The committee investigated allegations of mistreatment, abuse, and neglect of Union prisoners, and their report provides a comprehensive analysis of the conditions in Confederate prisons, including the infamous Andersonville prison camp. Overall, Reports of the Committee on the Conduct of the War: Fort Pillow Massacre, Returned Prisoners (1864) provides a valuable insight into the events and conditions of the American Civil War, and sheds light on the experiences of soldiers and civilians caught up in the conflict. It is an essential resource for historians, scholars, and anyone interested in the history of the United States.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.