War Experiences and the Story of the Vicksburg Campaign from "Milliken's Bend" to July 4, 1863 being an accurate and graphic account of campaign events taken from the diary of Capt. J.J. Kellogg, of Co. B 113th Illinois volunteer infantry

"War Experiences and the Story of the Vicksburg Campaign from 'Milliken's Bend' to July 4, 1863" by J. J. Kellogg is a captivating firsthand account of a soldier's life during the Vicksburg Campaign of the American Civil War, as gleaned from his personal diary. It captures the realities of military life through the eyes of a soldier marching from Milliken's Bend, revealing the bonds between comrades, intense battles, and the day-to-day hardships of the 113th Illinois Volunteer Infantry. Readers are immersed in the stark realities of the war as the story builds toward the siege and eventual surrender of Vicksburg, experiencing the blend of humor, sorrow, and grit that defined the lives of soldiers amidst the conflict.