Theodore Winthrop,
Washington as a Camp — Farewell to the Seventh
(1863)
“ Character always tells. The Seventh, by good, hard, faithful work at drill, had established its fame as the most thorough militia regiment in existence. Its military and moral character were excellent. The mere name of the regiment carried weight. It took the field as if the field were a ball-room. There were myriads easier to march; but they had not made ready beforehand. Yes, the Seventh had its important share in the rescue. ”
