First published 1888

Prolific author and Civil war veteran James McCormick Dalzell (1838-1924) (a.k.a. "Private Dalzell") perhaps best known for starting the tradition of reunions of veterans with a gathering in Caldwell, Ohio in 1873. A well-regarded orator at these events, he was also a prolific writer, and his works, both poetry and prose, championed the sacrifices of Civil War veterans were published widely.

lso, A Sketch Of John Gray, Washington's Last Soldier. Part 1, My Autobiography; Part 2, My War Sketches; Part 3, John Gray

,PRIVATE JAMES W.DALZELL WAS BORN IN ALLEGHENY CITY PA SEPT.3RD 1838 WHEN HE WAS NINE YRS.OF AGE HIS FATHER MOVED TO OHIO.PRIVATE DALZELL ENLISTED AT 16 YRS.OLD SERVED 2 YRS.IN THE 116TH OHIO VOL.INF.PRIVATE DALZELL TAKES GREAT PRIDE IN HIS WORK ON BEHALF OF JOHN GREY THE LAST SOLDIER OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION THE LAST OF WASHINGTONS COMPANION'S LIVED ON WASHINGTON PLANTATION.PUBLISHED BY CINCINNATI ROBERTCLARKE & CO.1888 A CENTENNIAL