Holdings include an excerpted chapter of the original volume, entitled: The Battle of the Crater ([81] p. ; 23 cm.), designated copy 2.

The early days of the war -- The Maryland campaign of 1862 -- Chancellorsville -- An escape from Point Lookout -- The Battle of the Wilderness -- The defense of Petersburg on the 9th of June, 1864 -- The Battle of the Crater -- A daring expedition -- Last days of Lee and his paladins -- The last days of Johnston's army.