Greensborough Patriot

December 11, 1862

Page 3

 

DEATH OF A TEXAS SOLDIER

About two weeks ago, a Texas soldier, private Josiah Hughes, of Co. E, Fourth Texas Regiment arrived here from the hospital in Danville, having a furlough of sixty days.� When he reached the Sykes House he was in a very feeble condition, and though the worthy proprietor of the Hotel did everything in his power for the relief of the suffering soldier, he died on Saturday last.� His remains were interred in the Methodist burying ground. �The authorities at Danville are very good to give furloughs and discharges to sick soldiers just as they are ready to die.� We comment them for their kindness.

 

[Transcribed by Sharon Strout]