"Morgan's Men," a Narrative of Personal Experiences

Delivered before a gathering of Confederate veterans in 1919, this first‑hand account follows Henry L. Stone as he recalls the excitement and peril of serving in General John H. Morgan’s famed cavalry. From the moment Morgan’s squadron slipped out of Lexington on a moonlit September night, Stone paints the raids, rapid horse‑back maneuvers, and the fierce loyalty that bound the men together. His storytelling captures the raw energy of youthful volunteers thrust into a war that tested both courage and ingenuity.

In the opening chapters, Stone traces his own path from a Kentucky boyhood to a politically active teenager campaigning for Breckinridge, then into the ranks of Morgan’s “little squadron.” He describes the rigorous training, the daring tactics that made the command a legend, and the deep bonds forged amid danger. The narrative offers listeners a vivid glimpse into the life of a Confederate cavalryman and the lasting imprint his comrades left on the communities they later returned to.