in the province of Ho-Nan. He fell into the hands of a

I was fortunate in having such brigade commanders, and no less

favored in the regimental and battery commanders. They all were not

only patriots, but soldiers, and knowing that discipline must be one

of the most potent factors in bringing to a successful termination,

the mighty contest in which our nation was struggling for existence,

they studied and practiced its methods ceaselessly, inspiring with

the same spirit that pervaded themselves the loyal hearts of their

subordinate officers and men. All worked unremittingly in the camp