This book is a collection of testimony and letters from federal prisoners who witnessed the destruction of property in Columbia, South Carolina, during the Civil War. They provide a vivid and poignant description of the devastation wrought by General Sherman's forces. P. F. Frazee's claim for compensation for the loss of his property is a testament to the courage and resilience of ordinary citizens in the face of war.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.