“During the day Jackson entertained us with his visit to Washington, to the army, and the pleasant time he passed in camp with his brothers. He said that there was something wrong in that army; that the machinery did not seem to work very smoothly, but that never having been a soldier, perhaps he could not form a correct opinion. The sequel told the tale, however.”
“Well, Uncle Daniel, this Golden Circle discovery was most extraordinary,” said Dr. Adams.
“Yes. It grew into greater proportions later on, however.”
“I feel an interest in knowing what became of that young Virginian whom Gen. Anderson met at Camp Chase; his name I forget, but have it written down.”
“Yes; you mean Mr. Ridenbergen?”
“Yes.”
“I have learned that he went through the war on the rebel side unharmed, after the war married in Pennsylvania, and is now one of the most prominent men in Virginia. He espoused the advanced policy of the men who saved the Union, and is now one of the leading opponents of the unreconstructed in that State.”
Uncle Daniel becoming very weak and exhausted, by an agreement with us, the continuance of his story was postponed until another time.