Polk County GaArchives Obituaries.....Longstreet, General 1904
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(Cedartown Standard, January 14, 1904) 
A meeting of Camp 403, United Confederate Veterans, was held Tuesday at the 
Court House. Dr. D. M. Russell presided with Squire J. A. Wilson acting as 
secretary, and the following resolution offered by Hon. J. O. Waddell were 
unanimously adopted. Whereas, we have learned with deep sorrow the death of 
that brilliant soldier and able commander, that heroic defender of the South, 
that wonderful statesman, that ideal citizen and model husband and father, 
General John B. Gordon; therefore, Resolved, that we tender to Mrs. Gordon and 
the sons and daughters of the deceased General our sincere sympathies, into 
their troubled hearts. Resolved, also, The Daughters of the Confederacy most 
heartily join the Confederate Veterans in these expressions of sorrow and 
sympathy. Resolved, that this Camp attend the funeral services in Atlanta 
Thursday morning. Be it further resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be 
sent the widow of the deceased, and copies furnished the press for publication. 
The death of two distinguished Georgians, conspieous Confederate Generals, 
Longstreet and Gordon, both greatly loved by all who admire true greatness, 
occurring in one week, causes unusual and profound sadness over the entire 
state. To further honor their memories, we request the Daughters of the 
Confederacy, at their meeting on the 19th inst., to take such steps as may seem 
best to them in the matter. Sympathy was also expressed for the Camp Commander, 
Capt. T. M. Hightower, in his illness. (Cedartown Standard, January 14, 1904) 


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