ST. LOUIS, MO.
PUBLISHING HOUSE OF J. T. SMITH,
No. 11, Bridge Entrance.




Dedication.


To those who by their valor have made their name immortal, from whom
we are daily learning the lessons of patriotism, in whom we respect
the virtues of charity, patience and friendship as displayed towards
the colored race and to those

"Whose deeds crowd History's pages
And Time's great volume make,"

is this little volume reverently dedicated--

THE GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC.




Preface.


So many of my friends have urged me to give a short sketch of my
varied life that I have consented, and herewith present it for the