Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-01-02

Resolutions of the Army Of Northern Nir-
ginia on the Death of Gen. w. H. r. Lee.

Resolutions OF the Army of Northern VIZ
ginia on the Death of Gen. w. II. r. Lee.
At the annual meeting Of the Association
of the Army of Northern Virginia, held
on the 27th day of October, 1891, on mo-
ton Of Judge George l.. Christian, q COM
mittee of three was appointed to prepare
resolutions to the memory of General VIII
liam Ii. L. Lee, who, after retirement. re-
ported the following:
The Virginia Division Of the Association
Of the Army OF Northern Virginia cannot
hold this its FIRST meeting since the hap
pening OF that sad event without spread
ing ON its records a brief memorial OF their
sorrow at the death of our late president.
comrads, and friend, General William
Henry fitzhugh Leo.
General Lee took deep interest in the
formation aud perpetuation of this assoc
cation, because he saw among the other
efforts OF its members an earnest desire 60
keep alive tina memories of deods OF yslor
and devotion to duty. which eau only fade
FROM the mind OF the craven and coward,
and which will ever live while patriotism
and heroism find place IN the hearts Of
men.
He was its second honored president
the first being another honored member OF
the same great family, on whom Virginia
has SO often leaned for support-and this
Office General Lee filed so acceptably that
II was with sincere regret the association
learned of his determination to retire from
it.
II is not our purpose here 10 record in
detail the many splendid virtues and
achievements Of our dead comrade. but
only 10 pay an humble tribute Of affection
10 his memory. TO say that our former
president was worthy son of an Illus
trlous SIRE" General Robert Edward Lee.
Is, in our opinion. TO exhaust the language
Of eulogy on every attribute of manhood,
and those Of us who knew him know how
well he measured up to the requirements
OF this the very highest type OF human
character known to US.
lie inherited, then, from his great father
and his illustrIous line many elements of
greatness and genius. But not content
with these innate virtues. he added his
own well-directsd efforts In the line of
duty, patriotism. and valor; aud these to-
gethcr have not only enshrined him In the
hearts OF every true man aud woman IN
our southland. but have won for him o
name worthy OF place in that splendid
galaxy Of which his fathers will ever be,
with US. the central orb; therefore. DO II
hfsolUed, |. That IN the death OF General
William Henry Fitzhugh Ice Virginia and
the whole South mourn the loss of sol
der and citizen of whose character and
career in war and in peace they are justly
proud and will ever strive 10 honor.
2. That in his death this ASSOCIATION has
lost comrade who most wortnily filed its
highest Office, one whose dignity OF charac-
rer, modesty. and real nobility of soul
commanded our veneration and esteem.
and who IN the administration OF his Office
so attached to him those associated with
him as TO make them feel in his death the
loss of dear friend.
3. That these resolutions be- spread on
our minutes and published, and that q
copy be forwarded 10 the family of General
Lee, with the assurance of our deepest
sympathies in their aud our common be-
reayement
GEORGE J.. CHRISTIAN Chairman.
DABsKY II. MAUBY,
WILLIAM Il. TALIAFERRo,
Committee.
Extract from the records.
Teste: Thomas Elicit, Secretary Associa-
ton Army Northern Virginia.