of the New York Tribune, says it was thirteen per cent. at Salisbury for the same time. There were 13,000 deaths at Andersonville. Mr. Kellogg affirms that one-half of his regiment captured, died in about seven months. Let us suppose that the prisoners will average 25,000 from January 1, 1862, to January 1, 1865, and the deaths to be nine per cent. per month, or 2,250; then multiply by thirty-six months, and we have 81,000 deaths. Had we been provided with such clothing, shelter, and food as the laws of health absolutely require, it is probable that there would not have been more than one-eighth of the actual number of deaths. Hence, we conclude that 70,875 have fallen victims to inhuman treatment. My figures with regard to the number of prisoners, and the percentage of deaths, may be too large; but allowing that my estimates are nearly right, the awful carnage of the battle-field has not exceeded the frightful mortality of the Prison Pen. Whether the Rebels have intentionally murdered our unfortunate soldiers or not, I leave the reader to decide. I had no thoughts of publishing a book until several weeks after my escape. I kept a diary, or journal, from the time of my capture. After reading portions of it to some of my friends, they persuaded me to amplify and put it in a readable form. The rough manuscript was, for the most part, written during my imprisonment at Columbia, sit ting on the ground, and writing on my knee. Captain Kelly, 1st Kentucky Cavalry, brought a part of that manuscript through the lines by concealing it in the crown of an old regulation hat. I escaped with the remainder concealed in the lining of my jacket; and though I had the misfortune to be twice recaptured, succeeded, by dint of considerable strategy, in bringing it safely through to Savannah. The Appendix is principally the work of Robert J. Fisher, late captain 17th Missouri Volunteers, being taken from his lithograph, entitled the "Libby Prison Memorial." To these, as well as to those friends who have expressed an interest in the work, and in various ways aided in promoting it, my sincere thanks are tendered. WILLARD W. GLAZIER. ALBANY, N. Y., November 12, 1865. CONTENTS. The Author's Enlistment and Service in the Field-Federal Defeat at Bull The Capture-Situation of the Army of the Potomac in October, 1863-Gen- eral Meade equal to the Emergency-Action of the Rebels-General Lee's Flank Movement-Cavalry Fight at James City-The Army retires to Manassas-Cavalry Fight at Brandy Station-The Grand Charge-Gallant Conduct of Generals Kilpatrick and Davies-The Rebel Lines broken- Kilpatrick joins Buford-A third Engagement anticipated on the old Bull Run Battle-field-Great Alarm caused by the Accidental Burning of an Ammunition Wagon-Preparations for Battle-The Battle of Bristoe The Federal Arms Victorious-A Reconnoissance-Horses and Men Drowned while Fording Bull Run-Skirmishing with Rebel Cavalry, October 18th-Cavalry Fight at Buckland Mills-The Author's Horse shot under him-His Capture and Lodgment in Warrenton Jail-Rob- bing Prisoners-March from Warrenton to Culpepper-Sufferings of the Prisoners-Incidents at Culpepper-Removal to Orange Court House- At Gordonsville-Registering Names-The Drunken Guard-An Issue of Rations-From Gordonsville to Richmond-October 19 to October 23, 19 Arrival in Richmond-Libby Prison-First Impressions-General Search for 41 In the Hospital at Libby-Prevailing Diseases-Rebel Surgeons-Rations Return from the Hospital-An Order from General Winder-More Exchange Rumors-The New Year in Libby-Daily Allowance of Rations-Punish- ment for Singing our National Songs-Captains Sawyer and Flynn- John Morgan, the Rebel Raider, visits Libby-"The Great Yankee Tunnel "-Plan of Operation-Implements used-Disclosing the Secret- Stripping for the Chimney-Escape of Prisoners-The Guard in Castle Thunder-Roll-call-Discovery of the Tunnel-Rebel Accounts-Kil- patrick's Attempt to release the Prisoners at Richmond-Death of Colonel Dahlgren-Rebel Mode of treating Captives from Kilpatrick's Command -The Prison Undermined-A Special Exchange-"Exchange on the Brain "-Arrival of Prisoners from Plymouth, N. C.-General Wessels -Mosby, the Rebel Guerrilla, visits Libby-Great Commotion in Rich- mond-General Lee reported to be defeated-Notice from Major Turner to be ready to leave the Prison-Each Man receives a " Corn Dodger "— Arrival at Danville-The Journey-Escapes from the Cars-Firing upon escape-Climbing Trees and digging Holes in the Ground-Amusing Incidents-From Charlotte to Columbia, South Carolina-From Colum- bia to Augusta, Georgia-From Augusta to Macon-May 7 to May 17, 1864 101 At Macon, Georgia-" Camp Oglethorpe "-Major Turner at Macon-The "Dead Line"-Firing upon a Prisoner-New Arrivals-Rations-Dig- ging Tunnels-Tunnels Discovered by the Rebels-Punishment-Appeal to Captain Gibbs-Murder of Lieutenant Grierson-Rebel Favors-New Tunnels-Plans for Escape Frustrated-Sentinels Instructed to shoot Prisoners-Special Orders No. 6-Personal Attack of the Scurvy-Fourth of July in the Prison Pen-Music, Speeches, Toasts, etc.-The Miniature Star-Spangled Banner--The Prison Authorities March in a Battalion of Armed Men and Compel us to Disperse-Special Orders No. 9-My Ill- ness-Selling Buttons to save Life-Removal of Prisoners-May 17 to Savannah, Georgia-"Camp Davidson "-General Stoneman's Raid-Kind Treatment at Savannah-A Comparison of Rebel Prisons-Better Rations -Brick Ovens-Tunnelling-Our Scheme Exposed by a Cow-Joy with- out Death within the Stockade-Inhumanity of Colonel Wayne-"Noth- ing but a Damned Yankee "-Kindness of Ladies-Amusements-The Pursuit of Knowledge under Difficulties-Off for Charleston-July 29 to At Charleston-"Under Fire "-Arrival in the City-Our March down Com- 140 Roper Hospital-The Parole-Better Prospects-The Burnt District-Shells a Subject of Discussion-Morris Island-The Swamp Angel-Shelling the City-Sisters of Charity-Yellow Fever-Our Enlisted Men on Charleston Race Course-Orders to "Pack up "-General Foster's Re- taliation has a Good Effect-Farewell to Charleston-Poem by Lieu- |