. Field, camp, hospital and prison in the civil war, 1863-1865; Charles A. Humphreys, chaplain, Second Massachusetts cavalry volunteers . ommonly enters into the longest lives. Hisstruggles to find out the path of duty, his courage in followingit as soon as discovered—these developed in him a very strongcharacter. He left us when his soul was firm in its aspira-tions after good, when he rejoiced in the freshness of its cannot know how thankful I am that Walter was notfound wanting in the terrible trial of his faith and courage. Iwas confident it would be so, when he enlisted. Let
. Field, camp, hospital and prison in the civil war, 1863-1865; Charles A. Humphreys, chaplain, Second Massachusetts cavalry volunteers . ommonly enters into the longest lives. Hisstruggles to find out the path of duty, his courage in followingit as soon as discovered—these developed in him a very strongcharacter. He left us when his soul was firm in its aspira-tions after good, when he rejoiced in the freshness of its cannot know how thankful I am that Walter was notfound wanting in the terrible trial of his faith and courage. Iwas confident it would be so, when he enlisted. Let us who areleft emulate his goodness and faithfulness. Touching tribute, from an elder to a younger brother! Beauti-ful farewell, to be breathed from the home of earth—to beborne to the Home of Heaven! Blessed the homes that havesuch to give to country and to God! Blessed the country thathas such enrolled among the hosts of her defenders! Note 10, -page iii.—The address delivered by Rev. Charles , Chaplain of the Second Massachusetts Cavalry, at THe NbiW PUBLIC LIBRARY ASTOR, LENOX. AND TILDEN FOUNDATIONS I^ L. CAPT. THOMAS B. FOX NOTES 315 the funeral of Capt. Thos. B. Fox, Jr., in Dorchester, July 28,1863, was as follows:— Another hero has fallen. Another lover of his country hassealed his devotion with his life. Let us not weep. The sacri-fice was willing. The object was worthy. The Country hasa more sacred meaning now to many hearts. The life that was,still is; but broader, purer, nobler. Let us not weep for ourown loss. He has only exchanged this transient life in mortalflesh, for an eternal life in immortal memories and undying affec-tions. His shrine is now in our own hearts. His fitting monu-ment is his remembered life. Let us not weep for him. He foughtfor his country. Who could leave a brighter record. He diedfor his country. Who could wish a better epitaph. The record of his life is simple, but it is the simplicity of purityand nobleness. He n
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