the features of a born ruler; and even in that moment I

and early in the war obtained an appointment as assistant

quartermaster of volunteers with the rank of captain. As chief

quartermaster of the army in Missouri, there would be opportunities

for the recuperation of his fortunes which would not offer to one in

a subordinate place; so to gain this position he doubtless intrigued

for it while under my eye, and Curtis was induced to give it to him

as soon as I was relieved. His career as my successor, as well as in

other capacities in which he was permitted to act during the war, was