The whole rear guard was placed under the command of the noble, generous, handsome and brave General Gist, of South Carolina.

I loved General Gist, and when I mention his name tears gather in my eyes.

I think he was the handsomest man I ever knew.
Our army was a long time crossing the railroad bridge across Chickamauga river.

Maney's brigade, of Cheatham's division, and General L.E.Polk's brigade, of Cleburne's division, formed a sort of line of battle, and had to wait until the stragglers had all passed.

I remember looking at them, and as they passed I could read the character of every soldier.