This book is a first-hand account of a soldier's experiences during the American Civil War. The author, who served with the 25th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, describes his time in Burnside's Coast Division, the 18th Army Corps, and the Army of the James. The diary provides a unique glimpse into the daily life of a Union soldier and the challenges he faced both on and off the battlefield.

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