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Winter 2023
Vol. 13, No. 4
In our cover story, Elizabeth R. Varon explores how James Longstreet’s close relationship with Ulysses S. Grant survive the war—and made him a pariah in the postwar South. Plus, read how a Union general learns the lessons of sedimentary geology the hard way during the siege of Charleston. Read these articles and more.
Features
The Education of Quincy Gillmore
Scott Hippensteel writes about the vital geological lessons learned by Union general Quincy Gillmore during his siege of Charleston.
A Disappointment to His Friends
James Marten explores the unknown story of the ill-fated expedition led by Lieutenant Edward Brooks Expedition during the Petersburg Campaign.Salvo
Voices
Losing Comrades
Firsthand quotes by Union and Confederate soldiers on the loss of army comrades during the Civil War.
Preservation
A Gettysburg Reclamation Project
An update on plans for the site of the defunct Gettysburg Country Club, recently purchased by the American Battlefield Trust.
Faces of War
A Young Volunteer’s Short War
The tragic story of young Union army volunteer Andrew Parker, who joined the 44th New York Infantry at 19.
Figures
The Sharps Carbine
Facts and figures about the single-shot Sharps Carbine, the most reliable and widely used carbine during the American Civil War.
Cost of War
The Fabric of a Fatal Tale
A look at the story of Confederate officer Francisco Moreno Jr. as told through his uniform coat that sold at auction in 2020.
In Focus
Grant Moves South
A deep dive into Timothy O'Sullivan's photograph showing Ulysses S. Grant's Union army heading south after the end of the 1864 Overland Campaign.Columns
Fighting Words
“Postal Currency” and “Postage Stamps”
A look at the emergence and use of “Postal Currency” and “Postage Stamps” during the American Civil War.
Crossroads
John Bell Hood and Indecision Along the Tennessee River
A look at the fateful decisions made by Confederate general John Bell Hood during his campaign into Tennessee in 1864.Books & Authors
Books & Authors
The Best Civil War Books of 2023
A panel of historians offers their picks for the top Civil War history books published in 2023.Odds & Ends
Editorial
Pete & Sam & AI
Reflections on the Monitor's Winter 2023 cover story on Confederate general James Longstreet's friendship with Ulysses S. Grant.