Greensborough Patriot
Aug. 28, 1862
Page 1
Died—In Richmond, Va., August the 13th,
Capt. P. A. Peoples, of Mississippi, son of Col. Allen Peoples, deceased,
formerly of Guilford county, N. C. Capt.
Peoples was a young man of fine promise for usefulness to society, and high
position in his profession. He had but
recently finished his studies, and entered upon the practice of law. The call of his country for his services to
assist in driving the invading foe from her soil was obeyed promptly, and he
entered the army amongst the first volunteers from his state. He received two severe wounds while leading
his command in the battle of Malvern Hill, June 27th. After suffering about six weeks from his
wounds he died. During his affliction he
was kindly cared for by his friends, among whom was his cousin, Mrs. ____ of
Greensborough, N. C.
Of
the manner in which this young officer met death, his friends will be glad to
learn that he died in hope of heaven.
The following extract from a letter written by Rev. D. Marshall, who
frequently visited him, will be both appropriate and satisfactory. “I have visited him repeatedly and am happy
to say, I think he has given all his heart to Christ—He enjoys nothing but the
theme of religion. He seems as much in
earnest and as truly penitent as any man I ever saw closing life. He is hopeful and calm, and I feel that for
him to die is gain—through the abounding grace of Christ.”
N.
H. D.W.
[Transcribed by Sharon Strout]
