Brief though thoroughly fitting remarks by the pastor under whose ministry Jefferson Davis professed his Christian conversion characterize this moving tribute. — As Rector of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Richmond, Va. for thirty-three years (1856-1889), Minnigerode (1814-1894) was pastor to many famous families in Richmond, Va. during the War Between the States (including the Robert E. Lees) and Reconstruction times as well as an intimate friend for over thirty to Davis. — 20 pages.