Fatherly advice

What dad today will say this: "It is true that you have, to start with, good morals fortified by religion, a good temper and a good constitution, which if preserved will carry you through the trial safely.  But temptations of a camp to a young man of sanguine temperament, like yourself, are not be to trifled with or despised.  I conjure you to be constantly on your guard, repelling and avoiding the slightest approach towards vice or immorality."

The son, J.E.B.Stuart, Confederate general killed in the Civil War in 1864 at age 31, 7th of 11 children, minded his father's advice.  He lived, fought and died honorably, revered by his parents and peers.  Please celebrate Independence Day with a modicum of understanding of American history.