Recollections of the Civil War With the Leaders at Washington and in the Field in the Sixties

"Recollections of the Civil War" by Charles A. Dana is a historical memoir offering a personal look at the Civil War through the eyes of someone who worked closely with the Union's leaders. The book recounts Dana's journey from journalism to becoming Assistant Secretary of War, a change fueled by letters with powerful people, like the Secretary of War. It reveals his first meetings with President Lincoln and Secretary Stanton while explaining how he got his job. His story sets the scene for his time observing battles, showing his loyalty to the Union and giving a sense of how complicated it was to run a war and manage military supplies during this important time in American history. The book shares not just the politics of the Civil War but also the strong determination of those who were fighting to save the country.