Senator Fessenden of Maine had two sons who rose to the rank of brigadier-general; a third with the rank of captain, was killed in the second battle of Bull Run.

Vice-President Hamlin had one son who attained the rank of brigadier-general; another who served as colonel.

William H.Seward, jun., also reached the rank of brigadier-general.

William H.Harris, son of Mr.Seward's successor in the Senate, honorably distinguished himself in the service.

Benjamin Harrison of Indiana commanded a brigade before he was thirty, and made a military record which did honor to the illustrious name which he inherits.