Whereas, The Ruler of the Universe has seen fit to call from his earthly home the spirit of General Longstreet, and take him to his home on high, as a bright reward for his faithfulness and fidelity here in life. General Longstreet was as brave and gallant a soldier as wore the gray during the fierce struggle of the South. He was known and loved throughout this fair sunny Southland, not only as a soldier and general who so gallantly and fearlessly led his men in the Southern cause, but as a true and noble man, and when his final summons came and he laid down his earthly armor for a heavenly crown, it cast a shadow over all the South, that another of her brave generals who had so nobly defended her cause was no more.
But since he has left us and is no more among his family, comrades, and friends, be it
Resolved, That this Chapter of the Daughters of the Confederacy regrets with deepest sorrow the death of General Longstreet, and through this little tribute to his memory expresses its deepest and sincerest sympathy.
Resolved, That his State and nation has lost a grand and noble man, the Southern cause a gallant and fearless soldier.
Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be placed on the minute-book of the Chapter and a copy be sent to General Longstreet’s family.
Mrs. S. J. McMorris.
Mrs. W. H. Gregory.
Miss Fanny Gokon.
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(George W. Johnson Camp.)
“True and faithful to every duty.”