. The story of American heroism; thrilling narratives of personal adventures during the great Civil war, as told by the medal winners and roll of honor men . hington, and on arriving there wewere to escort the freight to the WhiteHouse. Even then none of our party realizedwhat it was that we were to take suchwonderful care of, and not until thecases had been opened in our presencebefore all the cabinet members did we learn that they contained General Leesbattle flags. This was just at the time that the country was beginning torealize that perhaps the private soldier had something to do with th
. The story of American heroism; thrilling narratives of personal adventures during the great Civil war, as told by the medal winners and roll of honor men . hington, and on arriving there wewere to escort the freight to the WhiteHouse. Even then none of our party realizedwhat it was that we were to take suchwonderful care of, and not until thecases had been opened in our presencebefore all the cabinet members did we learn that they contained General Leesbattle flags. This was just at the time that the country was beginning torealize that perhaps the private soldier had something to do with the vic-tories, and everyone seemed eager to give us a good reception, because of thenews we had brought, or, rather, because the contents of those gun casesproved the truth of the reports sent by General Grant. A photograph was taken of the forty guards, but I am unable to saywhether it was for the Government or for private parties. At all events, wewere first plac(Hl in front of a camera, and then Seci-etary of War Stanton gaveus the freedom of the city, two months pay, a furlough of thirty days,together with free transportation to our homes and Do Yon Want to go Home. AMERICAN HEROISM. 621 You can fancy how readily the money, railroad passes and leave ofabsence was accepted, and, after spending a short time in Washington, eachwent his way, rejoicing in the knowledge that for one month he was freefrom the dull routine of a soldiers life. Besides, there could be no questionbut that the lighting was about over, therefore none of very muchthat we would be missed. As for myself. I enjoyed every one of the thirty days, and went back tothe front believing that I had been amply rewarded for all that had been
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