Women in the South endured hardship and sacrifice almost from the start of the Civil War. Unlike in the North, where some lives remained relatively unaffected, many in the South found war knocking at their front door. For many, life would never be the same. Yet even at the height of the war, traditions were upheld by Southern gentry. Plantation mistresses attempted to carry on a social life whenever possible. Dinners and teas continued to be held by society wives such as Mary Chesnut. Many were attended by leading Confederate Army officers who visited between battles...
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