Jenkins' diary represents a Journal of daily events during his campaign in the war to crush the rebellion in 1861.

Contents:

Author's Preface

First Impressions

Up And Down The Mississippi And Yazoo

Encircling Vicksburg

The Siege Of Vicksburg

A Well-Earned Rest

At Work Again

En Route To Chattanooga

With Grant At Chattanooga

In Winter Quarters

On To Atlanta

Watching Hood

Wintering At Nashville

Garrisoning Chattanooga

Awaiting Discharge

Homeward Bound

Home At Last