Resolved, That in common with all citizens of the Southland we lament his demise and honor and revere his memory for his great service to his country and his people as a soldier of the Southern Confederacy. No braver heart beat beneath the Confederate gray, no more heroic soul paid allegiance to the Stars and Bars. Honor to his memory! Peace to his ashes!
Resolved, That this resolution be entered upon the minutes of the General Council and a copy thereof, certified to under the hand and seal of the clerk, be forwarded by him to the family of the distinguished dead, and that the City Hall flag be lowered to half-mast on to-morrow the 6th instant.
Adopted by a unanimous rising vote.
Georgia, Fulton County,
City of Atlanta.
I, W. J. Campbell, clerk of Council of the city of Atlanta, do certify that the attached is a true copy of a resolution adopted by the General Council of said city on January 5, 1904, the original of which is of record and on file in the office of said clerk of Council.
In witness whereof I have hereunto affixed my hand and seal of office, this January 11, 1904.
W. J. Campbell,
Clerk of Council.
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(Camp Walker.)
“We deplore and deeply regret the action of the Savannah Daughters.”