This journal, compiled by Major Howell Tatum, provides a first-hand account of life in the United States Army during the War of 1812. Tatum served under General Andrew Jackson and was responsible for mapping and surveying the territory around New Orleans. His journal includes detailed descriptions of his daily activities and the various battles he participated in, as well as his personal reflections on the war and its consequences for the fledgling nation. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in military history or the history of the United States in the early 19th century.

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