The Daily Dispatch: February 22, 1865., [Electronic resource]

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Camp Pegram's brigade,
February 13, 1865.

At a mass meeting of this brigade, Lieutenant-Colonel Kasey, commanding, being called to the chair, and Lieutenant Colonel Lilley being elected secretary, the meeting was called to order, and the following preamble and resolutions were unanimously adopted:

‘ "Whereas, the rude, red hand of war has snatched away our beloved division commander, and deprived us and the country of the valuable services of the temporary commander of the brigade, therefore.

"Resolved, That in the death of Brigadier-General John Pegram, who was stricken down in the late battle of Hatcher's creek, we, his old brigade, feel deeply that we have lost an able commander, a gentle and sympathizing friend; that his chivalry, his patriotism, his military ability, his genial, cordial bearing, his Christian character, have so endeared him to every individual of this command that his loss is regarded as irreparable, and his example and influence will be, in the future, an incentive to us

for renewed exertion and courage in the path of duty that lies before us.

"Resolved, That we tender to his bereaved family and young wife our cordial sympathy in their heart-breaking affections, and assure them that we, his brothers in arms, who have obeyed his spirit-stirring commands on many a bloody field, and have benefitted by his able administration in the camp, will ever hold him in dearest honor and remembrance.

"Resolved, That to Colonel John S. Hoffman, our esteemed brigade commander, who is now lying on a bed of pain, from a severe wound received in the same engagement, we tender our warmest sympathy, and express our earnest hope that he may, in time, return to his sphere of usefulness in the field, and that we may again march to victory under his able guidance.

"Resolved, That we have the fullest confidence in his wisdom and prudence, while we admire his undaunted courage and pure patriotism.

"Resolved, That the public papers of Richmond and Lynchburg be requested to publish these tributes of respect and affection to our commanding officers. "

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