Drawing on his experiences as a soldier in the Union army during the Civil War, George Benedict offers a vivid and personal account of the hardships and triumphs of army life. This collection of letters and memoirs provides a valuable glimpse into the realities of war, as well as the bonds of camaraderie and sacrifice that formed among those who fought for a common cause. 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.