battles and marches which he shared with thousands of brave men in the
army of the Potomac.

The author has endeavored to paint a picture of the true soldier, one who
loves his country, and fights for her because he loves her; but, at the
same time, one who is true to himself and his God, while he is faithful to
his patriotic impulses.

The work has been a pleasure to me in its preparation, and I hope it will
not disappoint the reasonable expectation of those partial friends whose
smile is my joy, whose frown is my grief. But, more than all, I trust this
humble volume will have some small influence in kindling and cherishing
that genuine patriotism which must ever be the salvation of our land, the
foundation of our national prosperity and happiness.

WILLIAM T. ADAMS.

DORCHESTER, Feb. 22, 1864.




CONTENTS.

CHAPTER

I. The Battle of Pinchbrook
II. The Somers Family
III. Taming a Traitor
IV. The Committee come out, and Tom goes in