ad their names on the tombstones.
But you have them still among you in their children and their
grandchildren.

"I cannot distinguish to-night who are and who are not soldiers,
but let me say to you, soldiers, I am very glad to meet you again,
after so many years, in this time of peace, when yet the recollection
of the hardships of war is a bond of comradeship among us. We
fought, not for ourselves alone, but for those who are to come
after us. The dear old flag we carried through the storms of many
battles, ready to die, if need be, that it might still wave over
the government of our fathers.

"But this is not the time nor place to recount the events of the
past. I could not now do the subject justice if I should try. I
am not accustomed to addressing mixed audiences. My brother here
knows how to do that better than I, and he understands you better.
But I want to say to you: Teach your children to honor the flag,
to respect the laws, and love and understand our institutions, and
our glorious country will be safe with them.

"My friends, I heartily appreciate this splendid tribute of your
friendship and respect. I thank you. Good night."

At the conclusion of General Sherman's speech he was cheered
vociferously, after which calls were made for me. I made a few
remarks and announced that the general would be glad to take them
all by the hand, and as he did so they passed into the dining-room,
where refreshments awaited them. The greetings and hand-shaking
lasted over an hour. In the meantime the "soldier boys" and others
were enjoying the good cheer within.

On the 22nd of July General Sherman, with Colonel Bacon, left for
Clyde, Ohio, and I at the same time started for Chicago, there to
be joined by Justice Strong, late of the Supreme Court, who had
recently retired at the age of 70, the artist Bierstadt, and Alfred
M. Hoyt, of New York, for a trip to Yellowstone Park. We had
arranged for this trip months before. Our plan was a simple one,
to go at our convenience by the Union Pacific, the only railroad
route then open, to Salt Lake City, and thence to Virginia City,
thence through the Yellowstone Park, and by another route to return
to Virginia City, and thence home. We were to take the usual route
and means of conveyance until we arrived at Virginia City. From
there we were to have an escort, to and through the park, of ten
United States soldiers from Fort Ellis.

The party met at Chicago and p