CONTENTS.

CHAPTER I.PAGE
Birth and Parentage.—Education.—Religious Convictions.—Prayers in the Tomb.—Union with the Church.—Labors for the Poor.—Marriage.[5]
CHAPTER II.
Commencement of the Mission at Fortress Monroe.—Flight of the Rebels from Hampton.—Burning of the Town.—The Place reoccupied by Freedmen.[16]
CHAPTER III.
Opening of Religious Services and Schools.—Mrs. Peake a Teacher.—Singing in the Schools.—Christmas Festival.[30]
CHAPTER IV.
Failure of Health.—Religious Joy.—Farewell Messages.—Death.—Funeral.—Conclusion.[39]
APPENDIX.[53]


MARY S. PEAKE.

CHAPTER I.