Eleven days in the militia during the war of the rebellion / A journal of the 'Emergency' campaign of 1862

A militiaman records his eleven-day service during an emergency 1862 campaign, presenting day-by-day journal entries of hurried recruitment, drilling, marches, and garrison duty as local citizens mobilize to repel a threatened invasion. The narrative blends immediate impressions with later reflection, noting civilians' inexperience, patriotic motives, communal alarms, and the moral boost their presence provided to regular forces. The account emphasizes practical routines, anecdotes of camp life, and a candid, modest voice that values factual recollection over literary flourish, while acknowledging the contrast between short-term militia duty and the greater sacrifices of veteran soldiers.