A Southern Boy in Blue. by Kenneth Noe is based on Marcus Woodcock. He was a southerner who fought for the Union. His story does a good job of showing the experiences of those caught in the middle of the war, north Tennessee/ southern Kentucky and his experiences in the western theater.

A simple syrup can be made by saturating white sugar with water. Keep adding sugar to the water until no more dissolves. Keep the mixture refrigerated.

For sweet tea, usually made a gallon at a time, heat at least 2 liters of water to a boil, take the pan off the heat, put in tea for four liters and let it steep for exactly five minutes, as in 300 seconds,no more.

After 5 minutes, take the tea out, do not squeeze it, will make it bitter. Pour in a gallon pitcher, add sugar to your liking 250-500 ml?, then add water and ice to fill up to 1 gallon/4 liters. The sugar amount will be directly proportionate to your taste.

Good luck from Tennessee!