Cleveland County NcArchives Military Records.....David Hoyle, Abraham Waters, James Bryant 1862
Civilwar - Enlistment 
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Thomas Hoyle thomashoyle1951@yahoo.com June 13, 2019, 7:20 pm

Three Cousins enlisted out of Cleveland County North Carolina together and 
fought in the 34 N.C. Inf. F Company. Capt. Abraham Waters and Pvt. James 
Andrew Bryant were killed together on the 27th. of June 1862 at Gains mill 
and they are buried close by in the Hollywood Cemetery Richmond Va. The 
other cousin, David Ramsour Hoyle, was wounded but took Command of F Company 
on June 28th 1862.

The following letter was written by David Ramsour Hoyle to the widow of Pvt. 
James Andrew Bryant.

-Miscellaneous  Records-

                                                  Richmond Va.
                                                  July 28 1862
Mrs. Brian

  With the Will of God Sarah your devoted husband James was killed in 
Richmond on the 27 July.  My beloved Friend Died doing his duty along with 
the bravest of men.(MISSING) He is buried in Richmond among with our Cousin 
Abraham  Waters. 

  I have enclosed his Bible his watch along with a petal found sprung up 
around him. (MISSING)  Your humble servant.

                                       Captain David Ramsour Holyt.

****Missing pieces on document, child drawings, Addie name in child 
handwriting***** 

 E. Jones 1920.

''Pvt. James Andrew Bryan buried in Hollywood cemetary Richmond Virginia ''

Transcribed by W.D. Floyd  1992


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