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Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 14. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Annual reunion of Pegram Battalion Association in the Hall of House of Delegates, Richmond, Va., May 21st, 1886. (search)
xistence. The spirit which sustained her in war has enabled her to bear the results of defeat with such uncomplaining dignity as to have won from all the world as much respect in her humiliation as she would have enjoyed in complete victory. My friends, her name will not perish so long as her pure women and brave men shall cherish and revere the glorious memories of her sons and daughters who have gone before. 4. The cavalry—The Men who were Always Fighting. Responded to by Lieutenant F. H. Deane as follows: Mr. President, Ladies and Comrades: I know of no more fitting or appropriate toast for the cavalry than, The men who were always fighting. Yes, sir, they were always fighting, and for this reason General Stuart taught to sing if you want to have a good time, jine the cavalry. I find by your programme I am called on, as usual, to precede the artillery and infantry. It was ever their duty to be in the advance when we were advancing, and in the rear if we were ret