John Esten Cooke

Mohun John Esten Cooke

But is it wrong to remember the past? I think of it without bitterness. God decreed it-God the all-wise, the all-merciful-for his own purpose. I do not indulge any repinings, or reflect with rancor upon the issue of the struggle. I prefer recalling the stirring adventure, the brave voices, the gallant faces: even in that tremendous drama of 1864-5, I can find something besides blood and tears: even here and there some sunshine!