13/14 A moment later he emerged from the door, bringing the impress of a Secessionist's boot. I fear there were many men in St.Louis whose conduct was no recommendation to the membership of a temperance society. Soon after came the tidings of a general advance of our armies. We moved in Virginia, and made the beginning of the checkered campaign of '62. Along the Atlantic coast we moved, and Newbern fell into our hands. |