CHAPTER XXIX.

DEATH AND BURIAL.

A Fatal Cold--Lingering Between Hope and Fear--The Last Rally--The End of Life's Campaign--A Son's Sad Home-Coming--Preparations for the Funeral--Public Tributes of Respect--The Military Parade in New York--Progress of the Funeral Train Across the Country--Ceremonies at St. Louis--The Warrior's Last Encampment by the Side of his Loved Ones 474