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 At the outbreak of the Cuban War, was urged, on account of his military experience and ability, for a position as either brigadier or division commander of Southern volunteers. The following was written by General John S. Williams, of Kentucky, upon whose staff served:

Your Excellency,—I beg leave to recommend to your favorable consideration Mr. Adolph Meyer, of Louisiana, for position of division or brigadier commander of Southern volunteers.

served on my staff during almost the entire Civil War. He was pre-eminent for soldiery qualities, the loftiest courage, fidelity and endurance. In fact, he seemed a natural-born soldier and commanded the confidence and admiration of the entire command.

I know of no young officer who manifested more military aptitude; his resourcefulness in emergencies and quickness to avail himself of every possible advantage and devotion to duty were unsurpassed.

experience in actual war has been supplemented by command in the Louisiana Militia and National Guard.

I know the appointment would be a good one and highly acceptable to the Southern people.

With sentiments of the highest regard, I am,

Most respectfully yours,

Brigadier-General, afterwards Commanding Kentucky Division. May 2, 1908.

Mr. Lamb: Mr. Speaker, the frequent eulogies in this House, Sunday after Sunday, remind us of the solemn and serious fact that in the midst of life we are in death. A visitation of this grim monster has prevented my making as full and complete a eulogy on our departed friend and comrade as I had hoped to make, for no longer ago than yesterday I was called to witness the funeral of a splendid Virginia woman who met a sudden and tragic death by a runaway accident. I only left the city of Richmond this morning after a very early breakfast, in order that I might reach this House in time to comply with the