Charles Minor Blackford was a nineteenth-century American lawyer and writer from Virginia, best known for his detailed accounts of the American Civil War. Serving in the Confederate Army, Blackford experienced many of the conflict's most pivotal campaigns, with his military service spanning from the First Battle of Manassas to Gettysburg and ultimately to the surrender at Appomattox.
Throughout the war, Blackford maintained an extensive correspondence with his wife. These letters, which were later published, have become a highly regarded historical resource, offering vivid, first-hand insights into the daily realities, struggles, and operations of the Confederate military. Beyond his letters, Blackford also authored various stories and accounts based on his wartime experiences, contributing to the post-war literary and historical record of the American South.
