I hope this story appeals to your liking, This will be mixed with history on the civil War. It is needed to give you a feel of what things where then. If you see a mistake, please point it out. If you have suggestions, all ideas welcomed.

Exclaimer: Own nothing here, except for the ideas in my head. A scary place to be, properly as bad as Alice's.

Chapter 1

Women played many roles during the American Civil War,be it soldiers,nurses,spies, or smugglers. There were those who actively participated in battle,and some were brazen enough to assume the roles of spy and smugglers.

Those waiting at home did their part, raising the children, taking care of wounded soldiers and being refuge for others. In order to participate in actual battle women assumed the identity of men.

1862 a young woman only known as Emily during the war, oldest daughter to Charlie and Renee Swan died at the age of 19, when a mini ball pierced her side. Her sex was only revealed when she asked that a telegram be sent to her father in Richmond, Virginia. The telegram read like this "forgive your dying daughter. I have but a few moments to live. My native soil drinks my blood. I expected to deliver my country but the fates would not have it so, I am content to die. Sister be happy. Find love. Pray, forgive me .....Emily" It became apparent that women took as much pride in the way the war would end, as did the men.

The Civil War split families and friends. Brothers fought brothers, fathers against sons on the battlefield. Innocent blood was often shade. Three brothers of Mrs. Abraham Lincoln died fighting for the South.

As men left for war, women had to step in to fill their took up roles as factory workers, clerks and school teachers. As the number of sick and wounded increased, women also took on the role as nurses.

Life during the civil war, they were very religious, stayed together, worked very hard, they believed they had to protect their land and no one was going to get in their way. They were brought up very tough. They were smart and knew how to plan, their game, life or death. tremendous stress, and extremely courageous. They stood up in what they believed in.

One of the most important influences on the nineteenth-century woman was that of her parents, for she usually lived at home until marriage, or , if she remained single, until her death. A woman's home was often her parents' home and this was especially true during the Civil War. When husbands went off to war, wives usually returned to the emotional and financial security of their parents' homes. This was evidently true for many women of the tri-state.

A woman's role mainly was running a house hold which entitled cooking, cleaning, sewing, and mothering.

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Isabella Swan and Edward Cullen, were wed in marriage in 1865, two years after the death of her sister. Isabella was 17 while her husband was 19. He came from a well respected family. Included both loving parents, older brother and younger sister. His father was a well known doctor, making house-calls on a daily bases. Some points having to leave a few days at a time when patents were far out on the country side.

Six months later the war erupted and against his families wishing he left for war. Isabella tried her best to support her husbands decision. She wrote letters every day, sending a few. Never knowing if he was receiving them. For men to receive a letter from their families and send one back while out on the battle line were lucky to reach them. It was a trying time on ones soul. Many lives were lost, believing their cause to the very end.

Edwards father invited Isabella to stay in their home, while Edward was away. Hesitantly, she excepted since Mrs. Cullen suffered ill health and was frequently prostrated by sickness.

Two moths later, Isabella discovered she was with child.

Isabella sat in her dimly lit bedroom, writing yet another letter, by candle light. Praying that this one above all others would reach him.

Dear Edward, my loving husband

You don't know how anxious I am to see you my Edward. How long it seems since we parted that sad filled morning. I love you so much my sweet. I want some of my good kisses so bad. I have wonderful news, we are expecting. "

"I looked for you Saturday, my birthday wasn't the same without you here to celebrate . I felt much disappointed that you did not come. I am trying to wait patiently for you but the time seems long indeed. Father received a telegraph, my sister, Mary, pass away two days ago. She was to weak after giving birth to a son. I have yet to know his name. I'm sure he's beautiful. Darrell isn't taking her death well. She left him with 3 children to raise. Father said, they may come back here. I sure hope so, Darrell going to need all the help he can handle.

Your parents have arranged for Alice to marry. His name is Jasper Whitlock, a banker. I've mat him once, he is well mannered. Alice appears quite smitten with him.

Emmett and Rosalie have decided to move back here, closer to family. Her brother lost his life a few weeks ago, in this god awful war. He suffered from a gun shot won. He was only 15. It gets frustrating and terrifying at times with you there in the line of fire while I'm here. I've had nightmares at last a few times a week. "

"My beloved, I have to end this letter. I must get some much needed sleep. I will do everything to keep our child safe and healthy as well as I. I love you, keep safe. Come home to us. I wish not to miss you another day. The sooner your here the sooner you can hold me.

Love always

Isabella

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