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i For the Frankfort Commonwealth.Meeting of the 7th Kentucky InfantryBatov Rouob, La., Feb. 3, 1864.At a meeting of the officers of the * th Kentucky Volunteer Infantry, held thisJevening for the purpose of drafting a series I of resolutions, expressing our sorrow at the resignation of Lieut. Col. John Luca9, commanding said 7th Kentucky Vol Inf., G. L.I Maret, Capt. Co. G, was chosen President, and J. M. Beatty, Secretary. . ,The objectof the meeting being explained ] by the President, Capt. L A. Byron, Assist- | ant Surgeon A. B. Conant, Lieut, W tn. J-IC. Jackson, and Lieut. J. M. Beatty, were!j appointed a committee, for the purpose of ^ | drafting a series of resolutions expressive of the sentiments of the officers and men of said regiment concern ing said resignation. The committee, having reported the following resolutions, they were unanimouslyI adopted : *i Whereas, Lieutenant Colonel John Luca9 having dissolved connection with the 7th regiment Kentucky volunteer infantry, by resignation, therefore be it unanimouslyResolved, By al! the members of the regiment, that it is with unfeigned sorrow and deepest regret vve learn that we are to be deprived of the services and companionship ofthis gallant officer.Resolved, That we shall ever remember him as an earnest and faithful officer, devoted to the cause of Union and liberty, and as one who feared not to show his patriotism, and zeal on the battle-field, as in garrison, in public, as well as by private conversation.Resolved, That we tender him our thanks for the interest he has displayed in our behalf while connected with us, and that in his final departure from us our best wishes and kindest feelings go with him.Resolved, That the regiment accompany him en masse to the steamboat landing onhis departure.Resolved, That a copy of these proceedings and resolutions be forwarded to the Frankfort Commonwealth, Louisville Journal and Democrat, N. 0. Times, Baton Rouge papers, and Richmond (Kv.) Messenger, for publication v Capt. L A. BYRON,Lieut. WM. H. JACKSON, Lieut J. M. BEATTY,Asst. Sur. A. B. CONANT,' ’•'/ v-: lt * . o. ■ Committee.Capt. G. L. MARET, President.J. M. Beatty, Secretary.
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Frankfort Tri Weekly Commonwealth
Frankfort, Kentucky, US
Wed, Mar 02, 1864
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