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