Tuesday, July 6, 2010

The Eighth Toast: To The Confederate Dead Of The University

No eulogy that I could pronounce would increase our respect for the memory of those who died in defence of the "Lost Cause."

No language at my command will excite us to a greater degree of appreciation of the character of the dutiful soldier. No words known to me can have the effect of kindling in our hearts a more ardent love for those whose response to authoritative call for service was so cheerfully and patriotically given.
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