being cut off from the remainder of his corps on the 11th of May, 1864, General Lee appeared ,before Gordon's men, and taking their banner in his hand, said to them: " Men, that point mutt be carried. Rhodes is cut off, and we must get him out! I'll lead you myself!"

One of the men stepped out from the ranks and implored the General to stay back, repre senting to him that his life was too dear to his