. Reminiscences of the war of the rebellion, 1861-1865 . t. and he did not needto hear about tent being verynear and next to theadjutants tent hehad heard the wholeconversation betweenthe adjutant and my-self at the time I wasordered to return tomy company to doduty in the ranks. The next day Ihad the satisfactionof bearding the lionin his den; returningto the adjutants tentwith my warrant assergeant-major; youmay be sure that Idid not receive a copp. warm welcome, but I was not intimidated, knowing how well fortified I was inmy position. I attended strictly to my
. Reminiscences of the war of the rebellion, 1861-1865 . t. and he did not needto hear about tent being verynear and next to theadjutants tent hehad heard the wholeconversation betweenthe adjutant and my-self at the time I wasordered to return tomy company to doduty in the ranks. The next day Ihad the satisfactionof bearding the lionin his den; returningto the adjutants tentwith my warrant assergeant-major; youmay be sure that Idid not receive a copp. warm welcome, but I was not intimidated, knowing how well fortified I was inmy position. I attended strictly to my business, and nofurther trouble occurred. The only danger was an abnor-mal expansion of my pride in my new position, my grati-fication in receiving this promotion was greater than inall of my other promotions during my service. It wassomething to develop all the conceit that is latent nimost boys of that age. I think, however, that I stood thetest very well, and have the satisfaction of knowing thatI received only commendation from my superior officers. 84
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