Recollections of War Times: Reminiscences of Men and Events in Washington 1860-1865 is a historical book written by Albert Gallatin Riddle. The book is a collection of personal anecdotes and memories of the author's experiences during the American Civil War. Riddle was a lawyer and a politician who served as a clerk in the United States Treasury Department during the war. He witnessed many important events and met many influential people during his time in Washington, DC, and his recollections provide a unique perspective on the war and its impact on the nation's capital. The book covers a range of topics, including the political climate leading up to the war, the secession crisis, the early years of the conflict, and the final years of the war. Riddle also discusses the personalities and actions of various political and military figures, including Abraham Lincoln, William Seward, Ulysses S. Grant, and Robert E. Lee. The book is written in a conversational style and is full of vivid descriptions and colorful anecdotes. Riddle's recollections provide a valuable firsthand account of life in Washington during the Civil War and offer a unique perspective on this pivotal moment in American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.