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War Experiences and the Story of the Vicksburg Campaign from "Milliken's Bend" to July 4, 1863 / being an accurate and graphic account of campaign events taken from the diary of Capt. J.J. Kellogg, of Co. B 113th Illinois volunteer infantry cover

War Experiences and the Story of the Vicksburg Campaign from "Milliken's Bend" to July 4, 1863 / being an accurate and graphic account of campaign events taken from the diary of Capt. J.J. Kellogg, of Co. B 113th Illinois volunteer infantry

By J. J. Kellogg
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The author records his Civil War service in a diary-based narrative that follows the formation and departure of his company, vivid personal sketches of comrades, camp routine, marches, skirmishes, and the operations around the Vicksburg campaign, concluding with the siege's resolution. The account balances tactical descriptions of engagements and logistics with intimate recollections of farewells, humor, and loss, offering episodic entries that combine day-to-day soldiering, leadership observations, and reflections on courage and suffering.

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J. J. Kellogg

J. J. Kellogg was a captain in the 113th Illinois Volunteer Infantry during the American Civil War. He is best known for his detailed account of the Vicksburg Campaign, as documented in his book "War Experiences and the Story of the Vicksburg Campaign from 'Milliken's Bend' to July 4, 1863." This work draws from his personal diary, providing a vivid and accurate portrayal of the events and experiences faced by soldiers during this pivotal military campaign. Kellogg's narrative offers valuable insights into the challenges of warfare and the human experience in times of conflict.

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