[243] Perhaps no single company of veterans numbers among its members more talented and remarkable men, or more prominent and loyal citizens. Of the ‘boys’ who once composed Fenner's Louisiana Battery, a goodly number yet survive. The ties of old comradeship bind them closely. Not one forgets the glories of the past. True,
Some names they loved to hearbut the survivors ‘close up’ the broken ranks, and still preserve, in a marked degree, the esprit du corps which belonged to ‘The days that are no more.’
Have been carved for many a year
On the tomb,
