...in, to be returned to his home (left by him but a few days before in health and vigor), the corpse of a young comrade, the younger son of his mother and she a widow. As we passed the headquarters, Generals Beauregard and Jordan and other friends of his staff appeared upon the balcony and stood uncovered. It was a sad and impressive scene, for only three days before a mere boy, bright, fresh and handsome, barely...