When he had them, he found that instead of twenty thousand, as had been represented, but fourteen thousand soldiers were actually present for duty.

In a short time, however, Mr.Emerson, the chaplain, noted in his diary that it was surprising how much had been done, that the lines had been so extended, and the works so shrewdly built, that it was morally impossible for the enemy to get out except in one place purposely left open.

A little later the same observer remarked: "There is a great overturning in the camp as to order and regularity; new lords, new laws.

The Generals Washington and Lee are upon the lines every day.
The strictest government is taking place, and great distinction is made between officers and soldiers." Bodies of troops scattered here and there by chance were replaced by well-distributed forces, posted wisely and effectively in strong intrenchments.

It is little wonder that the worthy chaplain was impressed, and now, seeing it all from every side, we too can watch order come out of chaos and mark the growth of an army under the guidance of a master-mind and the steady pressure of an unbending will.
[Footnote 1: John Trumbull, _Reminiscences_, p.