The
Greensborough Patriot
April
3, 1862
Page 2
Tribute of Respect.
Camp
Near Kinston, }
March
27th, 1862. }
At a company meeting of the Guilford
Grays, the following resolutions were offered, and adopted, as an expression of
their respect for the memory of their late comrade in arms, Samuel A. Hunter,
who fell in the battle near Newbern, Friday 14th inst.
Whereas, Our companion and friend,
Samuel A. Hunter was taken from us while bravely standing at his post
attempting with us, to drive back the invading foe, and protect the rights and
liberties of our beloved country; and whereas, by a constant intercourse for
nearly ten months, he had endeared himself to the hearts of us all, both as a
gentleman, patriot and Christian.
Therefore be it.
Resolved, That in the death
of our late brother we have lost a tried friend, and our State a good soldier;
who attested his devotion to the Commonwealth that gave him birth, and the
cause in which she is now struggling, by a ready obedience to the commands of
all officers placed over him, a cheerful endurance of the hardships of the Camp
and finally by offering up his life in her defense.
Resolved, That while we
deeply feel our lose, we meekly submit to the will of a righteous God, knowing
that though his dealings with men are mysterious and inscrutable, yet kind and
merciful are all His ways.
Resolved, That we offer our
heart felt sympathies to the family of our brother, at the same time referring
them to the sweet consolations of the Bible; for though their bereavement be
sad, yet they should not mourn those without hope: “He is not dead, but
sleepeth.”
Resolved, That a copy of
these resolutions be sent to the family of the deceased, and also to the
“Greensboro Patriot” and “Way of the World” for publication.
J. H.
McKNIGHT, }
W. U.
STEINER, }
J. E.
WHARTON, } Com.
C. W.
WESTBROOKS, }
A. F.
COBLE, }
