"Defined by episodes such as the Battle of Fort Donelson, One of Morgan's men recounts the cold of the rifle pits, the rumbling of cannons, and the zipping and buzzing of mini? balls over the troops. Porter's memoir also offers new information on guerrilla warfare, life behind enemy lines in the western theater, and service under John Hunt Morgan's command, including descriptions of his famous raids"--Jacket.

To the military I submitted myself -- You have crowned yourselves with glory -- It was literally a leap in the dark -- We struck out on our own responsibility -- A perfect tornado of shots was fired at us -- It was a grand and imposing ovation -- The whiskey was still abundant -- The fame and glory of Morgan's command -- This was a hard-fought field -- Our march was cautious -- The scene was ludicrous and pitiful -- I was captured for the last time -- The days dragged slowly by -- With three days' rations, we started home.