Reprint. Originally published: Reminiscences of my life in camp with the 33d United States Colored Troops, late 1st S.C. Volunteers. Boston : S.K. Taylor, 1902. With new introd.

A brief sketch of my ancestors -- My childhood -- On St. Simon's Island, 1862 -- Camp Saxton--proclamation and barbecue, 1863 -- Military expeditions, and life in camp -- On Morris and other islands -- Cast away -- A flag of truce -- Capture of Charleston -- Mustered out -- After the war -- The Women's Relief Corps -- Thoughts on present conditions -- A visit to Louisiana.