On the stump, [T.C.] Winfrey was no mean adversary. He is a good lawyer, and has an extensive practice. He has an ever present wit and is full of resources. An anecdote of him and Gen. Ed. Hobson illustrates this.

Early in the war Winfrey was captured by John Morgan, who paroled him and sent him home, where he remained until peace was declared. Shortly after, Morgan captured Gen. Hobson and his command at Cynthiana.

The Federals were at Burkesville in considerable force, and Hobson was in command. Winfrey was there, and seeing Hobson in the street he approached him, and holding out his hand said with hearty warmth:" How are you, Gen. Hobson? I am glad to see you. I can sympathize with a man who has been captured by John Morgan."

Hobson drew himself up with much dignity, and said. "I flatter myself that I gave John Morgan much more trouble when he captured me than you did, Maj. Winfrey."

"You must have run like hell, then," said Winfrey, "for he pursued me for half a day before he caught me.