Excerpt from William Curtis Noyes: A Baccalaureate Discourse, Delivered July 16, Before the Class of 1865

Mr. Noyes excelled in both these respects. His knowledge of cases was remarkable. In regard. To al most every one he had ever Investigated, he retained Such an impression as enabled him either to use it at once as the occasion demanded, or refer to it for more accurate information. Cases are to the lawyer what bullets are to'the soldier. Or texts, thoroughly mastered, are to the clergyman. The man who possesses and kno'ws how to use them, is a powerful advocate and formidable Opponent.

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