"The 10th Mississippi Infantry Regiment-a Record of the Marches, Battles, Skirmishes, and the Men of the 10th" is a new book written by Mrs. Paulette Hunt French. it is a hardcover, 233 page book of the odyssey of the 10th Mississippi Infantry(part of the "High Pressure Brigade") from the onset of the War in their home State to the surrender. There are 74 pages of biographical notes about the members of this unit as well as maps, flags, illustration and photographs on most every page. The core of the "High Pressure Brigade" was made up of men from the 5th Mississippi, 7th Mississippi, 9th Mississippi and 10th Mississippi Regiments. Their brigade commanders included Brigadier Generals : James R. Chalmers, Patton Anderson, William Tucker and Colonel Jacob H. Sharp.
The details of the journey of these men were compiled from personal diaries, letters, newspaper accounts, contacts with descendants and official battle reports. My great grandfather, John Robert Whitesides, was a member of the 10th and Mrs. French's book has honored him and his comrades, who were willing to give their all for their country. You can purchase the book by contacting Mrs. French at paulettehfrench@gmx.com