02644cam a22003373u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000090011910000360012824500790016426400510024330000470029433600260034133700260036733800360039350000310042950801860046052013330064653400450197965300780202465300760210265300680217885600430224699900170228958466UtSlPG20260610134339.0mcr n260607r2018||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a10010341  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aE4561 aEby, Henry Harrison,d1841-193210aObservations of an Illinois Boy in Battle, Camp and Prisons—1861 to 1865 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2018  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2018-12-13  aProduced by Robert Tonsing and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
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Internet Archive)  a"Observations of an Illinois Boy in Battle, Camp and Prisons—1861 to 1865" by Henry H. Eby is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This memoir provides a personal narrative of the author's experiences during the American Civil War, detailing his enlistment, combat experiences, and periods of imprisonment as a soldier in the Union Army. Through the lens of Eby's reflections, readers gain insight into the harsh realities of war, camaraderie, and the chaos that ensued in the fight for the Union.  The opening of the memoir introduces Eby as a young soldier eager to serve his country, having enlisted in response to the outbreak of the Civil War after the attack on Fort Sumter. It captures the fervent patriotism of young men like Eby, who left their homes and families, gathering for enlistment amid much excitement and community support. The narrative paints vivid scenes of military life, training, and the early experiences in camp, including moments of camaraderie, lighthearted anecdotes, and the struggles with inadequate supplies and training before facing the brutal realities of the battlefield. Eby’s voice begins to reveal the blend of youthful enthusiasm and stark awakening to the challenges of war that would continue throughout his service. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aUnited States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Prisoners and prisons  aUnited States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives  aUnited States. Army. Illinois Cavalry Regiment, 7th (1861-1865)40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/58466  c99293d99293