Greensborough Patriot

Aug. 28, 1862

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Died—At Richmond, July 20^th, 1862, of his wounds, Serg’t. R. A. L. Hatrick, a member of Co. 10^th Ga. Reg’t., aged about 29 years.

The death of so excellent a young man deserves more than a passing notice. He was a native of Guilford county, N. C., but for the last eight years had made his home in Columbia county, Ga. His distinguishing characteristics were great energy and perseverance in whatever he undertook, together with fine social qualities, which ever gained for him the esteem and good will of all with whom he came in contact. In his adopted village he had made many warm friends, who bitterly mourn his untimely fate. At home, he was an especial favorite. His friends will long miss his cheerful face and merry laugh. Among the first to respond to the call of his country for volunteers, nobly has he sacrificed his life in her defence. [sic] He was a consistent member of the M. E, Church, and his friends have sweet consolation in believing that his spirit is now at rest. His sufferings, though long and severe, were borne without a murmur of complaint, with a firm reliance on Jesus he was enabled to say, Thy will, not mine be done, Oh Lord.

[Transcribed by Sharon Strout]