The Story of a Cannoneer Under Stonewall Jackson In Which is Told the Part Taken by the Rockbridge Artillery in the Army of Northern Virginia

A veteran cannoneer of the famed Rockbridge Artillery offers a firsthand window into the daily rhythms of the Confederate army. He paints vivid scenes of camp life, long marches, and the thunder of cannons as the battery follows General Stonewall Jackson through the early war. The narrative is peppered with personal anecdotes and period portraits that bring the men and their guns to life.

The recollections stay within the first year of conflict, covering the battery’s role in the opening battles and the spirited valley operations that earned its reputation. Readers hear the camaraderie, the grit of men hauling heavy ordnance, and the practical challenges of coordinating fire under fire. Written without political commentary, the memoir serves as an unvarnished record of a private soldier’s experience, preserving a piece of history that many have forgotten.