A Historical Sketch of Company "B," Eighteenth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry Three Months Service

"A Historical Sketch of Company 'B,' Eighteenth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry" by Jewett Palmer is a recounting of a group of Ohio volunteers during the Civil War that recalls Company B's experiences over three months in service, starting when they signed up and learned the ropes in different camps. It tells of the work they did, the troubles they came across, and the friendships they built as soldiers, showing their hard work and what they gave up to protect the Union. The story follows the big things that happened to the company, like when Captain Frank Buell got them together in Marietta, Ohio, and when they were sent to Virginia. Palmer makes sure to include the sad goodbyes as the soldiers left to go to war, as well as the hard times they faced, like where they had to sleep, the drills they had to do, and the times they met the enemy. The account dives into the short but meaningful time they spent as soldiers, remembering the important moments, what each person went through, and what happened after they came back home. In the end, the book celebrates the soldiers' efforts and acts as a record for people in the future, keeping alive the story of the committed volunteers during a difficult time for America.