A classic Civil War memoir, Co. Aytch is a poignant account by Sam R. Watkins, who joined the First Tennessee Regiment, Company H, to fight for the Confederacy in 1861. Of the initial 120 recruits, only seven survived every battle, including Shiloh and Nashville. Twenty years later, Watkins wrote this remarkable narrative, offering a blend of humor and stark reality as he recounts his experiences as a humble soldier during the American Civil War. His tales vividly depict interactions with commanders, encounters with Yankee enemies, and the shared triumphs and tragedies faced by soldiers on both sides. The memoir concludes with the South’s ultimate surrender on April 26, 1865, serving as a testament to one man’s enduring humanity, courage, and wisdom in the face of death and destruction.