This difference is understood by the soldiers of both armies; and it has its effect on their character.
In England, the army is regarded as an important part of the nation.
In the United States, it is not; but only as a certain assemblage of men, employed by the people to do a certain work—for which they receive good wages, and plenty of food: for in these respects, the American soldier has an advantage over the English, almost in the ratio of two to one!
Volume One—Chapter Nine.
A Fruitless Search.
There were speculators in New Orleans, engaged in buying land warrants from the returning volunteers. I sold mine to one of them, for one hundred and ten dollars. Besides this amount, I had about fifty dollars saved from my pay.
I shall now have the pleasure of recording the fact that I made one move in the right direction. I set sail for my childhood’s home.