Vols.
SAMUEL ROBINSON, Co. G, Thirty-third Reg't Ohio Vols.
JOHN SCOTT, Co. K, Twenty-first Reg't Ohio Vols.

ESCAPED IN OCTOBER.

W. W. BROWN, Co. F, Twenty-first Reg't Ohio Vols.
WILLIAM KNIGHT, Co. E, Twenty-first Reg't Ohio Vols.
J. R. PORTER, Co. C, Twenty-first Reg't Ohio Vols.
MARK WOOD, Co. C, Twenty-first Reg't Ohio Vols.
J. A. WILSON, Co. C, Twenty-first Reg't Ohio Vols.
M. J. HAWKINS, Co. A, Thirty-third Reg't Ohio Vols.
JOHN WOLLAM, Co. C, Thirty-third Reg't Ohio Vols.
D. A. DORSEY, Co. H, Thirty-third Reg't Ohio Vols.

EXCHANGED IN MARCH.

JACOB PARROTT, Co. K, Thirty-third Reg't Ohio Vols.
ROBERT BUFFUM, Co. H, Twenty-first Reg't Ohio Vols.
WILLIAM BENSINGER, Co. G, Twenty-first Reg't Ohio Vols.
WILLIAM REDDICK, Co. B, Thirty-third Reg't Ohio Vols.
E. H. MASON, Co. K, Twenty-first Reg't Ohio Vols.
WILLIAM PITTENGER, Co. G, Second Reg't Ohio Vols.

PREFACE.

The following work is a narration of facts. My only desire is to give
a clear and connected record of what will ever be regarded as a most
remarkable episode in the history of the Great Rebellion.

The style of the book demands an apology. It was begun in sickness
induced by the privations of rebel prisons, and completed amidst the
fatigue and excitement of the most glorious campaign which has yet
crowned our arms. Under these circumstances, there must be many faults
of expression, which a generous reader will readily pardon.

To the many kind friends who sympathized with me during the weary
interval when my fate was considered hopeless, as well as those who
rejoiced with me on my return, I can only tender my most sincere
thanks.

Myself and comrades are greatly indebted to the PRESIDENT and
Secretary STANTON for their generous recognition of our services, and
the munificent rewards bestowed upon us. To them, and to Judge HOLT,
Major-General HITCHCOCK, and JAMES C. WETMORE, Ohio State Military
Agent, we take this opportunity of expressing our heartfelt
obligations.

Another to whom I am indebted is Dr. R. T. TRALL of New York. At his
beautiful "_Hygiean Home_," on the mountain side, near Wernersville,
Berks county, Pennsylvania, I regained my