Chapter I. Parentage and Early Life--Appointment to West Point--

Virginian Room-Mates--Acquaintance with General Winfield Scott--Character of the West Point Training--Importance of Learning how to Obey--A trip to New York on a Wager--The West Point Bible-class--Dismissed from the Academy Without Trial--Intercession of Stephen A. Douglas --Restoration to Cadet Duty--James B. McPherson--John B. Hood-- Robert E. Lee.