Includes bibliographical references (pages 207-217) and index.
Foreword / Scott L. Mingus, Sr. -- Harrisburg in distress -- The defenses of Harrisburg -- Southern invaders -- Carlisle falls -- Preparations at Oyster's Point -- Jenkins captures Mechanicsburg -- The skirmish of Oyster's Point begins -- Spies, scouts and traitors -- Jenkins reconnoiters Harrisburg -- The Battle of Sporting Hill -- The shelling of Carlisle -- After Carlisle