Columbia County GaArchives Obituaries.....Boyd, Robert J. July 1, 1862
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The Daily Dispatch, Richmond, Va. 23 July 1862
Camp of the 16th Ga. Regt., near Richmond, Va., July 23rd, 1862.

The Ramsay Volunteers, Company K, 16th Georgia regiment, being desirous of 
giving expression to their feelings relative to the loss of their late beloved 
Captain, R. J. Boyd-
On motion, the following committee were appointed to draft suitable 
resolutions; Capt. R. A. Lansdell, Lieut. N. E. Benton, Geo. Paterson, and Geo. 
A. Darsey.

The committee reported the following preamble and resolutions, which were 
unanimously adopted by the company:
Whereas, it has pleased the Supreme Being in whose hands are all our destinies, 
to take from among us our beloved and respected Captain, who fell mortally 
wounded while gallantly leading his company in the charge of the first instant, 
and encouraging them by his noble and fearless example:  Therefore, be it,
Resolved, That while we bow in meek submission to the fiat of "Him who doeth 
all things well," yet being filled with a most sincere and heartfelt sorrow for 
the irreparable loss that we, as a company, have sustained, and feeling that 
his loss has created an aching void in our hearts that can never be filled, we 
adopt this means of publicly expressing (in some small degree) our appreciation 
of the high and estimable character of our late gallant commander.
Resolved, That by his sterling integrity, strict impartiality, gentlemanly and 
courteous demeanor towards every member of his command, and above all, his 
refined and Christian example, challenged the emulation and respect of his 
company.
Resolved, That the company deeply sympathize with his parents and relatives in 
their sad bereavement.
Resolved, That a copy of these proceedings be forwarded to his parents, and 
that they be published in the Richmond Dispatch.

Augusta papers please copy.

Additional Comments:
Captain Robert J. Boyd was killed at Malvern Hill, Va., 1 July 1862.

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