Excerpt from In Memoriam
Telegraphic despatches were sent by the Mayor of the city to Mayor Elli son, of Richmond, requesting him to provide everything necessary for the its.: moval of the bodies to Richmond, and also to Mr. David Watts, a friend of Mr. Cobb's residing at White Sulphur Springs, and who had sent the first telegram. Governor Randolph-also telegraphed to Judge Ould, of Richmond, to a like intent.
In the mean time the friends of the deceased and the city authorities, had determined to send Messrs. James V. Bentley, a brother-in law of Mr. Headley, and Edmund D. Halsey, together with Mr. Lewis D. Bunn the Under taker, and his assistant Mr. Burnet, to the scene of the calamity, to bring on the bodies to New Jersey. This committee left the city by the 3 o'clock train in the afternoon, and New York by the similar train to that on which Messrs. Cobb and Headl'ey had gone. They bore with them the following letter from Governor Randolph.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book chronicles the tragic tale of the sudden, accidental deaths of two esteemed community leaders in 1870. Senator George T. Cobb and Mr. J. Boyd Headley were killed in a catastrophic train crash while visiting the White Sulphur Springs in Virginia. The news of their deaths sent shockwaves through their hometown of Morristown, New Jersey, and beyond. The book delves into the lives and legacies of these two prominent figures, exploring their contributions to society and the impact of their untimely demise. Through poignant recollections, speeches, and historical accounts, the book sheds light on the profound sense of loss felt by their community. It also examines the broader themes of mortality, sudden departures, and the indelible mark left by those who strive to make a difference in the world. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781331815686_0
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