. Abraham Lincoln and the battles of the Civil War . ving that agreeable duty to the brigadecommander, I joined the officer bearing theflag, and with my staff rode across the trenchand into the town, till we came to the door ofthe old tavern already described, where I dis-mounted. The tavern was the headquartersof General Buckner, to whom I sent my name;and being an acquaintance, I was at onceadmitted. I found General Buckner with his staJat breakfast. He met me with politene;and dignity. Turning to the officers <.the table, he remarked : General Wallac(it is not necessary to introduce you
. Abraham Lincoln and the battles of the Civil War . ving that agreeable duty to the brigadecommander, I joined the officer bearing theflag, and with my staff rode across the trenchand into the town, till we came to the door ofthe old tavern already described, where I dis-mounted. The tavern was the headquartersof General Buckner, to whom I sent my name;and being an acquaintance, I was at onceadmitted. I found General Buckner with his staJat breakfast. He met me with politene;and dignity. Turning to the officers <.the table, he remarked : General Wallac(it is not necessary to introduce you to thesgentlemen; you are acquainted with therall. They arose, came forward one by oneand gave their hands in salutation. I was theiinvited to breakfast, which consisted of conbread and coffee, the best the gallant host ha(in his kitchen. We sat at table about an houand a half, when General Grant arrived, antook temporary possession of the tavern ashis headquarters. Later in the morning thearmy marched in and completed the pos-session. Lew PHOTOGRAPHED BY BARONY ENGRAVED BY G. KRUELL. ty^^^-^^-o-fZi^
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