Caves, Cannons, & Crinolines

Vicksburg, Mississippi, 1863

Greetings. My name is Elizabeth (Lizzie) Stamford. I’m 14 and live in Vicksburg, Mississippi.  Our city is under siege, and I fear for my brothers’  lives. In these pages I will tell our story. At least when I am able to find paper to write on. And when the cannons are quiet, so I can think.

Now, the noise is deafening. Cannons hurl mortar shells at us from the ships on the Mississippi. Rifles fire from the hills. We are surrounded. There is no place to hide.

The cave  suffocates me. Mama moved Nat and me to this underground burrow when a mortar shell struck my bedroom right above the bed. Why Mama believes it is safe, I do not comprehend.

Please, come back when the day is brighter.

Our story must be told.

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Good News. My story placed fourth in the Preditors & Editors Reading Poll. My writer says this means we have some very nice friends. Thank you to all who voted for my book. 

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My writer recently had some book signings. Here she is. in her new dress. The photograph is so different from the ones taken during

At the Library

 my  time. This one shows the color of hair and clothing.

Willie would love it. I hope you enjoy it too.