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Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 25. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), General Raleigh E. Colston, C. S. Army. (search)
ays. He was not debtor. He gave more than he received. To the last, amid all his suffering, he was bright, cheerful, witty, and charming. To the many who gladly sought his company, he gave knowledge, instruction, and entertainment; and more than all, the pleasure of the sweet and edifying society of a lovely man. He died on July 29, 1896, and was buried with military honors. 2. Resolved, That we remember with gratitude, pride, and pleasure, his exalted character, his pure and manly life, and we cherish the remembrance. 3. Resolved, That our sorrow is not without hope. He served his generation faithfully and well. He lived unselfish, died poor, and entered with clean hands the court of divine equity. 4. Resolved, That these resolutions be spread upon the minutes, and copies thereof sent to the daughters of the deceased. (Signed.) R. B. Lewis, President Confederate Veteran Association, Washington, D. C. (Attest.) Chas. C. Ivey, Secretary C. V. A. February 4, 1897.