“Just then Jackson came from the train and entered the house.
“'My! how well you are looking, Gen. Anderson, compared with your appearance when I left. You must have been to some water-cure or have used some kind of elixir of life,' was his first greeting.
“'No, sir,' replied the General; 'I have been marching, and it has brought me out wonderfully.'
“'Yes, it has. Well, Jennie, I saw David, Dr. James and Henry. They are all well and “spilin'” for a fight. David thinks that his brigade can thrash the whole rebel army.'
“Little Jennie rushed to her Uncle Jackson, saying:
“'Did you see my good papa?'
“'Yes, dear, I saw him, and he sent you a thousand kisses and asked all about you.'
“Turning away, he said, 'Poor David, his heart is broken over the loss of his little Sarah.'
“Gen. Anderson said, 'Sit down, and tell us all about your visit. Were you successful?'
“'Oh, yes; I am a full-fledged Captain in the 18th U. S. Inf., and assigned, by order of the Secretary of War, as Aide-de-camp to Brig.-Gen. Thomas Anderson, the hero.'