Greensborough Patriot
Sep. 11, 1862
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Tribute of Respect
Camp
French, Near Wilmington
August
31, 1862
At
a meeting of the Trinity Artillery, Capt. Lewis, Company A, 10th N.
C. Bat., the following resolutions were reported by the committee and unanimously
adopted:
WHEREAS,
God in His providence has removed by death from our midst, Copl. M. L. Veach,
our much-esteemed friend and fellow soldier, who died in Hospital in
Wilmington, August 28. Therefore,
Resolved, That bowing in humble
submission to the will of Him who doeth all things well, we can but deplore the
loss of a warm and true friend and a brave and patriotic soldier.
Resolved, That we tender our warmest
sympathies to those upon whom this affliction falls most heavily—the bereaved
parents and other relatives of the deceased, and that we claim the privilege of
mourning with them his loss.
Resolved, That in his death the South
has lost one of her warmest advocates and best soldiers, and the community in
which he lived a useful and high-esteemed member.
Resolved, That the Secretary of this
meeting be requested to transmit a copy of these resolutions to the family of
the deceased, and the Greensborough Patriot for publication.
Sergt.
G. W. RICHARDSON, Com.
Sergt.
A. D. GUYER, Com.
Sergt.
G. N. FOSTER, Com.
Sergt.
G. W. GIBBS, Com.
H.
J. HARRIS, Chairman
Sergt.
G. S. BOXLEY, Secretary
[Transcribed by Sharon Strout]
