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IN GSBelow, we publish a tribute to the I PHmemory of Richard Saxton, ( addressedrthernto his sister) son of Mr. John Saxton, ofthis place, written by a fellow-soldicr ofthe 1st Ohio cavalry. Richard wasr\Tfta. ratt*es onkilled by guerrillas, while carrying atdiana dispatch ^rom Gen. Kilpatrick.de-mHouseof thes andeciallyr andely, isonice ofl Un-ceOCi u-forto ab-s is aof theng onndmas-bv thei was□dasdaaehrerfereistitu-very)Iowa,s laidt 06.edin?rson,A Tribute.As the comrade of vour brotherAs I shared vour brother’s bed:.-■ip.As I’m with you sympathizing:Weeping, for the early dead, Let me sav a few words to you,While I haekt! lose treasures sF.»r I was your brother’s comrade,And I was vour brother's friend,Well I know your heartfelt sorrowfgriefWould that it was in my powerNow to give vour heart relief.' ■ mmBut let this sweet thought console youWhile vou for vour brother sigh:Like a man he did his duty;Like a hero he did die.It may be you will allow meNow to share vour grief and tearsNow to mourn for one so generous;One so noble for his years.For we’ve slept and talked together;And his heart did often roamFrom the fields of war an i danger,Tothehar»nv scenes of home.Oft’ he spoke of you, his sister:Told me of a sister’s love;And I hope that you may meet him7th,insted.Rennielt;issue hisireport of petition to the saIn puHeagler,do issue who areicntingiclosed ujcarried tirigorous the law* Also tlt;ness is (your sailand soldaccrue fikeeper tleasts.Also, or kind bath dapromptlyState.And Iineorf*or;at the Co inst., at isist in t Proelani?Washif
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Washington Fayette County Herald
Washington, Ohio, US
Thu, Dec 24, 1863
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