My travels : a family story . s andhad entered upon the 83d with the sameambition and hopefulness of accomplishingmore good, that characterized her entirelife. She had, for many years of late,evinced a most remarkable activity, excit-ing the wonder and admiration of all whocame in contact with her. She was pos-sessed of a vast fund of reminiscences andseveral years since wrote for the SundayPress a very interesting series of articles onlife in Australia, in which country shepassed a portion of her life. She waswarmly devoted to her religion and prac-ticed its precepts most rigidly. It was asou
My travels : a family story . s andhad entered upon the 83d with the sameambition and hopefulness of accomplishingmore good, that characterized her entirelife. She had, for many years of late,evinced a most remarkable activity, excit-ing the wonder and admiration of all whocame in contact with her. She was pos-sessed of a vast fund of reminiscences andseveral years since wrote for the SundayPress a very interesting series of articles onlife in Australia, in which country shepassed a portion of her life. She waswarmly devoted to her religion and prac-ticed its precepts most rigidly. It was asource of delightful pleasure to secure hercompany and listen to her recitals of expe-riences during her long and eventful life. [53] SKETCHES OF TRAVEL Mrs. Hackett leaves two sons, F. and Theodore M., to mourn herloss, who will receive the sympathy of awidely extended circle of friends.] [54] BRIEF SKETCH OF THE MILITARYCAREER OF EDWARD F. HACKETT, JR. LIEUTENANT COMPANY A, 42xid REGIMENTNEW YORK STATE VOLUNTEERS. LIEUTENANT EDWARD F. HACKETT, Jr. BRIEF SKETCH OF THE MILITARYCAREER OF EDWARD F. HACKETT, JR. In publishing a family story one may bepardoned for giving prominence to theyoungest member of the family, who notonly had a record as a traveler but whoalso distinguished himself in the Spanish-American War. Early in May, 1898, Edward F. Hackett,Jr., enlisted in Company A, Tenth Bat-talion, as a private. Shortly afterward theregiment left Albany for Camp will remember the departure of theregiment for the front: the marchingfrom the Armory down Washington Ave-nue to the depot; the embarking of thetroops, the cheering, the display of flagsand bunting; the band playing patrioticairs; the shouts and good-byes of the on-lookers and the wild enthusiasm of thecrowd that lined the streets. Shortlyafterwards came news of Camp Black; thesuffering and lack of comfort experienced;the insufficiency of shelter; the sleeping on [57] SKETCHES OF TRAVEL wet ground; e
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