Reminiscences of Service with the First Volunteer Regiment of Georgia, Charleston Harbor, in 1863 An address delivered before the Georgia Historical Society, March 3, 1879

"Reminiscences of Service with the First Volunteer Regiment of Georgia" by Colonel Charles H. Olmstead is a historical firsthand narrative from the Civil War. Olmstead recalls his time defending Charleston Harbor and Battery Wagner in 1863, sharing insights into military plans, battlefield conditions, and the bonds and suffering of soldiers. He brings to life the mobilization of his regiment, the excitement and dread before battles, complex war preparations, intense fighting, and the techniques used by both Confederate and Union armies during the siege. Through battlefield descriptions, Charleston's setting, and stories of courage and forfeit, Olmstead creates a detailed image of service during a critical moment in American history, honoring the bravery of those who fought and offering a intimate link to a key event.