The Greensborough Patriot

Aug. 7, 1862

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Tribute of Respect.

Camp Lee, Near Petersburg, Va. }

July 22, 1862. }

At a meeting of the “Guilford Grays” Co. B, 27^th Regiment N. C. T., the following preamble and resolutions were passed, expressive of their deep sense of regret at the loss of their brother and companion in arms, Corporal J. D. Collins, of Lynchburg, Va.:

WHEREAS, It has pleased an over-ruling Providence to take from us and many other sincere friends, which his kind and benevolent disposition won for him, our late brother in arms, Corp. John D. Collins, who died on the 17^th inst., of typhoid fever contracted in camp. Therefore be it:

Resolved, That in the death of this beloved soldier and gentleman, the company and the service have sustained a severe loss, as he was truly a noble youth and good soldier. That he hesitated not when duty pointed out the way, and shrunk from no duty however arduous, and avoided no danger, but always acted nobly and bravely, and has died not less a martyr to our glorious cause, because he died not on the battle field.

Resolved, That we tender to the family and friends of our late companion in arms, our most heartfelt sympathy in their bereavement and assure them that we shall ever cherish the memory of our brave and beloved comrade.

Resolve, That a copy of the foregoing preamble and resolutions be sent to the family of the deceased, and the Lynchburg, Va. And Greensboro, N. C. papers for publication.

O. Sgt. B. G. GRAHAM, } -

Corp. J. H. LINDSAY, } -

Priv. A. C. CHEELY, } Com.

“ S. M. LIPSCOMB, } -

“ R. B. WORRELL, } -