'Co. Aytch,' Maury Grays, First Tennessee Regiment or, A Side Show of the Big Show
Author: first_name: Sam R.
last_name: Watkins
Language: English
Year: 1882

Samuel “Sam” Rush Watkins (June 26, 1839 – July 20, 1901) was a noted Confederate soldier during the American Civil War. He is known today for his memoir <i>Company Aytch: Or, a Side Show of the Big Show</i>, often heralded as one of the best primary sources about the common soldier's Civil War experience....Sam’s writing style is quite engaging and skillfully captures the pride, misery, glory, and horror experienced by the common foot soldier. Watkins is often featured and quoted in Ken Burns’