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[378] unfaltering devotion to the great cause of liberty and independence, and the uniform kindness and sympathy shown by her people to the soldiers of her sister States, entitle her to the approbation of ‘Mother of Warriors’ as of ‘States and Statesmen,’ illustrate her characteristic fidelity to principle, and embellish anew her proverbial reputation for hospitality.

3. Be it further resolved, & c., That his Excellency, the Governor, be, and he is hereby, requested to transmit a copy of these resolutions to the Governor of Virginia, to be by him communicated to the citizens of that State in such manner as he may deem appropriate.

[Signed]

J. B. Elam, Speaker of the House of Representatives. [Signed] B. W. Pearce, Lieutenant-Governor and President of the Senate. Approved February 4, 1865. [Signed] Henry W. Allen, Governor of the State of Louisiana. A true copy: [Signed] G. D. Hardy, Secretary of State.

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