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[Preface] [vii]
[Introduction] [xi]
[My Life—Ante Bellum] [17]
[My War Record and Sketch of the Twenty-Ninth Regiment, Connecticut Volunteers] [29]
[My Ministerial Life and Labors] [91]
[The Church; What It is. And what It Should Be] [147]
[The Negro Problem] [159]
[Sermons] [175]
[Articles and Contributions] [229]
[Resolutions, Etc.] [255]

List of Illustrations

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[Rev. Alexander Herritage Newton] [Frontispiece]
[Rev. J. P. Sampson, D.D.] [11]
[A. H. Newton in Military Uniform] [29]
[Col. W. P. Wooster] [33]
[Rev. T. J. Hill] [43]
[Bethel A. M. E. Church, Woodbury] [71]
[Rev. Alexander H. Newton—A young Pastor] [91]
[Bishop Jabez P. Campbell, D.D., L.L.D.] [95]
[Rev. Theodore Gould, D.D.] [97]
[Bishop William Paul Quinn, D.D.] [99]
[Bishop John M. Brown, D.D., D.C.L.] [115]
[Rev. J. W. Cooper] [117]
[Macedonia A. M. E. Church Camden] [119]
[Bishop Henry M. Turner, D.D.] [127]
[Rev. Joseph H. Morgan] [143]
[Rev. Samuel G. Miller, D.D.] [147]

Preface

With no intention on my part to ever put in book form any matter concerning myself, many years ago I began keeping a daily account of the incidents of my life. I entered into this work conscientiously and let no day pass over my head without its record. I did this that I might improve myself and also provide for myself, family and friends, a record and reference. This work has grown into three large volumes. I have found this voluminous diary very valuable on many occasions, not only to myself but to many others.

My comrades of the grand old Twenty-ninth Regiment, Connecticut Volunteers, have frequently written me regarding persons and incidents of the Civil War, and brethren of the ministry have frequently consulted me through this diary for valuable information. This has led me to the conclusion that this knowledge would be more valuable and in better shape in published form.

So I determined that I would undertake the work of publishing my autobiography not in any egotistical sense, but as an humble service to my race and an inspiration to the young people of my race.