Military: H. D. Walters, CSA, 1882, Winn Parish, LA
Submitted by Greggory E. Davies, 120 Ted Price Lane, Winnfield, LA 71483
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From: January 14, 1882 Colfax Chronicle

Winnfield, La., Dec. 12, 1881

At a meeting of the citizens of the parish of Winn, held this day, for the
purpose of raising funds to defray the expenses of Mr. H. D. Walters while in
attendance at the hospital in New Orleans, Judge R. D. Bridger was elected
chairman and Charles V. Porter, of Natchitoches, secretary.

By request, Hon. G. A. Kelly explained the object of the meeting in a few
remarks to the effect: Mr. H. D. Walters, an ex-Confederate soldier and a most
worthy citizen of Winn parish, received a wound in the thigh at the battle of
Bentonville, N. C.  At this late day, the wound being so troublesome, it
becomes necessary that his leg should be amputated.

On motion the chair appointed a committee consisting of the following
gentlemen: G. A. Kelly, S. M. Brian, and Dr. J. F. Kelly, to solicit donations
for the above purpose set forth.

The chair appointed D. B. Gorham, George Wear, and I. M. Brian, a committee to
draft resolutions expressive of sympathy with the wounded ex-Confederate
soldier and his family.

Which committee reported following resolutions, which were unanimously
adopted:

WHEREAS, H. D. Walters, a gallant soldier of the 12th La. regiment, did
receive during the late war a wound that has permanently disabled him, which
now compels him to undergo severe surgical treatment; therefore be it

RESOLVED 1st, That as fellow-citizens and fellow-soldiers we extend to him the
hand of sympathy, sincerely hoping in this his hour of great physical
suffering the treatment he expects to undergo will soon restore him to his
family and friends in good health.

RESOLVED 2d, That we recognize in him the affable gentleman, the honest and
industrious citizen, and the kind husband and father; and that during his
absence from his estimable family we will bear in mind their needs, and be
ever ready to respond to any call for assistance.

RESOLVED 3d, That a copy of these resolutions expressing our heartful sympathy
for his family in this their moments of anxiety and care, be sent to them.

RESOLVED 4, That a copy of these resolutions be published in the Natchitoches
Vindicator and the Colfax CHRONICLE.

D. B. Gorham
Chairman Committee

Mr. George A. Kelly, on behalf of his friend, Mr. Walters, in a few
appropriate words thanked those present for the very liberal manner in which
they had contributed on this occasion.  On motion the meeting adjourned sine
die. 

D. R. Bridges, Chairman

Charles V. Porter, Secretary