In writing this sketch, it was my intention to avoid, as far as possible, all personal allusions, and confine myself to such facts and incidents as came under my own observation, and within my own knowledge, and at the same time give a clear and concise statement, without amplification or hyperbole. I find, however, in order that all important events and interesting incidents which go towards making a historic sketch, which I intend this to be, of the Edisto Rifles, be clearly set forth, personal reference cannot be avoided. I hope, therefore, I may be pardoned for what may appear as being a little egotistic, although literally true.