Our campaign around Gettysburg Being a memorial of what was endured, suffered and accomplished by the Twenty-third regiment (N. Y. S. N. G.) and other regiments associated with them, in their Pennsylvania and Maryland campaign, during the second rebel invasion of the loyal states in June-July, 1863

"Our Campaign Around Gettysburg" by John Lockwood is a historical memorial that recounts the experiences of the Twenty-Third Regiment and other associated regiments during the Pennsylvania and Maryland campaign during the Second Rebel Invasion in June-July 1863. It chronicles the soldiers’ lives and hardships, meant as both an account for those involved and their families. The narrative begins by setting the scene of military and public anxiety as the Confederate invasion became apparent. The book captures the emotional goodbyes as the soldiers mobilized after President Lincoln's call for reinforcements. Lockwood vividly describes the soldiers' early camp life, showcasing their friendships, obstacles, and how they were received by the local people in towns like Harrisburg, delivering an intimate look into the uncertainty and resolve that shaped their journey towards Gettysburg.