David Budlong and John Potter met again at Vicksburg after the latter's wound had healed and he was again on active duty.
Budlong afterwards became a lieutenant-colonel of engineers in Sherman's service. Both retired from the military service at the close of the war and their paths were thenceforth divergent until last winter they met in a Helena hotel (in Montana).
Potter recognized Budlong as his gallant rescuer before Jackson, and introduced himself with the words "Budlong this is the second time I am glad to see you." They then related the story of their first meeting to an admiring crowd of auditors.
A Great Story. --Old Secesh
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