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, 10^th 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]