. The knightly soldier: a biography of Major Henry Ward Camp, Tenth Conn. vols . nd his graphic descriiition of events na-tional in scojDe and of historic significance. One thing demands exphination. The relationsbetween the compiler and the subject of this volumewere of j^eculiar and rarest intimacy. The twowere, during the years chiefly considered in thisrecord, united in well-nigh perfect oneness. Tohave left out all the references to Henry Campsfriend, of whom almost every page in his later writ-ings made mention, would have been impossiblewithout destroying the fullness and coherence ofth
. The knightly soldier: a biography of Major Henry Ward Camp, Tenth Conn. vols . nd his graphic descriiition of events na-tional in scojDe and of historic significance. One thing demands exphination. The relationsbetween the compiler and the subject of this volumewere of j^eculiar and rarest intimacy. The twowere, during the years chiefly considered in thisrecord, united in well-nigh perfect oneness. Tohave left out all the references to Henry Campsfriend, of whom almost every page in his later writ-ings made mention, would have been impossiblewithout destroying the fullness and coherence ofthe narrative, and distorting the j^icture of armylife to the eyes of those familiar with the seldom-equalled attachment of the friends to each much of this nature was stricken from therecord, — all indeed that could be with seemingpropriety. It is hoped that what remains will beascribed to the afiectionate partiality of him whohas fallen, and not to any want of good taste on thepart of one who was loved by and who mourns him. H. C. , Va,, April 21, CHAPTER I. CHILDHOOD AJTO SCHOOLDAYS. Eomance of the War with Rebellion — Henry Camps Parentage andBoyhood — His Sensitive Conscience — Responsibility for BabySister — Child Sermons — Infant Sabbath School — High-schoolExperiences —S. M. Caprons Tribute —Passes Examination forCollege — A Year at Home — Enters Yale — Professes Christ —Letter from Rev. Dr. Bushnell 13 CHAPTER II. COLLEGE LIFE. Boating — University Races of 1850 — Reflex Influence of a HardStruggle — A Ring won and worn — Yale and Harvard Oarsmenin the Army — Chaplain TwichelPs Sketch of the WorcesterRegatta — Testimony of College Comrades — An UnbelievingClassmate led to Christ — Contribution from E. G. Holden . 23 CHAPTER III. TEACHER — LAW-STUDENT — SOLDIER. Teaches at East Hartford — War-clouds — Letter to Arrogant Southerner — Commences Study of Law — Self-denial in not vn vm CONTENTS.
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