Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-07-16
RPqi11ental order No. 81.

RPgnental order No 80.
becomes the painful duty OF the Colonel Commanding
to announce 10 tn4 Regiment the death OF their beovee
and laInented brother ia Giles There
is heart in this command which not heave with
the removal OF one universally beloved. Ala
be and courteous TO all easily aPpoached by men of all
grades interesting himself in the individual of all
who the OF this regiment he IS rlVed in the
affections of every and the remembrance OF his char
acter will be kept green N their hearts.
To the companies who, at Camp Gordon, experienced
his care and kindnesg the recollection OF their own
saneous testimonial OF his WORTH viii be of sweet
remembrance in the reflection that their appreciation CT
them by death.
But it these who have been associated with him in
arms for Deary three years. that his loss is more Pc
cUliarly irreparabe.
at some time conferred favor either IN torn request
ed by hem in eGt act of service or sedenla
shed the Of manly sorrow. feel that precious ink
in the chain of ther happy brotherhood has been forever
sundered.
To his two superior officers he younger brother
endeared to them by his unaffected piety his unwaverng
spotless life 10 the intimate relationship OF three years.
light and character must be developed they
testify that, Of ell with whom tn y have Deen
thrown, he Theoretically the purest. Never has on
unchase proaue word suied his lips, nor has any ac
been inconsistent with the highest standard of christ
ian excellence His death with them has lett void, winch
nothing on earth can fully replace.
Let his memory be preserved precious treasure by
this regiment. 1t priceless and immortal Let com
alterDs emulate his example Lieutenant Let Captains
contemplate the truits his abors in the drill and dscl
pine OF Inc company he commanded. and let Us all
cherish hs fragrance pure christianity which perVaded
i'll e shed halo OF light over his dying bed
sanotes the sod which his earthly remains
AS token OF respect his memory the regimenta col
os will be draped in mourning for thirty days. and each
officer will upon sword h the appropriate badge
mourning for the time
In allow every Of the regiment TO paruel
pate their feelings in The loss or Major
Giles the Colonel Commanding invites the entire regiment
officers and to assemble IN the Ambrose Yard to-mor'
row afternoon, july 9Th, at halt past three.
By order GEO. s.. GORDON,
Colonel Commanding.
On motion, Gil. Gordon called the Chair, and
Lieut.. ". Bray requested to act Secretary The
meeting being organized, Col Gordon explained its obec
and delivered short but pathetic euogy " on the lie ant
character If the deceased.
The folow resolutions were introduced by Lieu
tenant Colonel George Z. Black, which Unanimously
adopted:
Wisdom, from our midst our beloved cGmpan VI
in arms, Maj. John II. Giles.
heSoUed, That in the death Of Maj Giles this regimen
has been robbed Of Of its most efficient toes, TIT
country its devoted PATRIOTS and the churc
of of its brightest jewels.
hesolued, That his and unwayering devotion t
duty his unrng Chorus advance the interests CT hi
command, in his generous intercourse With ali TIL
members of the regiment, il his daily delight IN doin
good in his purity OF heart and ferVeAt pety we recCg
with the characteristics OF genuine GOOD
ness, and assured that he God" il the
joyment Of the many mansions" PREPARED 1oE taos
who truly love Hin.
of Hin who Goeth all things WE'LL our hea Is sink be
heath the sod Of dearly loved comrade and find
fort only in the reflection OF his exalted happlness
Heaven.
Resolued. That tender to his family tbs,
OF deepest sympah with prayer that tn
God of mercy may pour upon their desolaEou the oil
conf t and from this sterIous providence
eternal welfare of their immortal souls
ReSoued, That the proceedings OF this meeting, toge e
Savannah AID Wilmington papers, and certified copy
transmitted to the family OF the deceased.
On motion the meeting then adj oUrned.
Gi30NuE a. GORDON, Chm.
| " NJ BRAY Se2'y.