Sunbeam in a Dark Room and a Soldier’s Anecdotes
An eclectic reminiscence blends a sunbeam parable with Civil War era tales and soldierly anecdotes. It recounts a sunny ideal of youth and hope, then shifts to memory pieces about Dabney and a drumbeat of martial history, featuring Texas cattle, a cactus ordeal, and reflections on Christianity, Mam elukes, Mem orial Day unity, and a Dublin barracks misstep.
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Boy’s Simple Blessings On Texas Farewell
A Buffalo Express piece recounts a child named Ernest, bright red headed, being told at Fort Sheridan of a move to Texas. His father cautions packing and the boy’s farewell prayer ends with a hopeful, simple blessing for his mamma and brothers as they prepare to travel south.
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Confederate General Longstreet Draws Chicago Reunion Fun
At a late reunion in Chicago Gen James Longstreet drew lively interest. The famed Confederate veteran rested in Palmer House parlor X after traveling from Gainesville Georgia where he currently resides. Despite slight deafness, his presence recalled his two war careers and service with Gen Taylor at Resaca de la Palma in 181?
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