This compelling memoir tells the story of the Sixteenth New York Infantry during the Civil War, focusing particularly on their experiences during the battles of Bull Run and Chancellorsville. Curtis draws on his own personal experiences as a soldier in the regiment to provide a harrowing and vivid account of the war's realities. With plenty of historical context and vivid storytelling, this book is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of the Civil War. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.