Eleven days in the militia during the war of the rebellion A journal of the 'Emergency' campaign of 1862

"Eleven Days in the Militia during the War of the Rebellion" written by Louis Richards, recounts the experiences of a Pennsylvanian militiaman during the whirlwind of the 1862 emergency campaign. It shows the scramble to defend against General Lee's Confederate incursion. Follow the story of ordinary citizens answering the call to arms, thrown together to form militia units, quickly learning the ropes of military life as they moved to engage the enemy. Told through firsthand accounts, Richards captures moments of intense anxiety mixed with surprising humor, showcasing the important part these citizen soldiers played in a crucial Civil War moment as they faced very real threats from rebel forces.