'Some years ago, my friends, that eminent jurist' Judge Lobingier chose as the subject of a Memorial Day address, delivered by him on this spot, that distinguished soldier Ulysses 8. Grant. It is not for that reason that I to-day will endeavour to fulfil the purpose of the occasion by referring to another distinguish p; ed soldier, but because I agree with Judge Lobingier that it is better to treat of an individual patriot than to deal in generalities. Also is not because of Judge Lobingier' [choice, nor because I come from the Southland, that I would direct your attention to the leader who surrendered to General Grant at Appomatox Court House, the Com. mander-in-Chief of the armies of the Southern Confederacy, Robert E. Lee. I desire to refresh your memories in regard to his character, ideals, and his ce because in my opinion he portrays the highest type of patriot and citizen, and because I believe we should receive ar. inspiration from his patriotis hhis devotion to ideals, his person sacrifices, his faith in a Divine Pro-and private life.
Robert Edward Lee was born in Virginia in 1807, the son of Light Horse Harry Lee of Revolutionary fame. At the age of 18 he was appointed to the United States Military Academy at West Point by President Andrew Jackson, from which institution he graduated four years Inter, the second in his class. Two years after graduation he mar-vied the great grand-daughter of 7 Martha Washington. When the Mexican war broke out in 1846 he had attained the rank of captain. This conflict provided the opportunity for his military genius to make itself known and he was prompted after each battle, being brevetted Colonel ater the last, Chapultepec: At the close of the wai Sect, in coocmand of he are, Pronounced him the "greatest living soldier in Americ 'These few facts, my friends, will serve as a background for his' subsequent brilliant career.
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