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 Resolutions of 
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 Of Forsberg's Brigade, Wharton's Division. 
 
 At a meeting of Forsberg's Brigade, Wharton's Division, Army 
 of the Valley, the following resolntions were unanimously adopted : 
 
 Resolved, I'h&t we thus meet to pledge anew our devotion to our 
 country, and our determination to spare no efforts nor exertions for 
 the maintoLance of this struggle for independence ; a struggle in 
 which ve cheerfully and readily cast our lots,init8 very coramenee- 
 ment, determined to contest until the bitter end. 
 
 Resolved, That whilst ardently desirous of peace and its attend- 
 ant blessings, we are convinced that we are dealing with a crafty, 
 cruel and merciless foe, whom we distrust so much, tliat, were he 
 to come with the Bible in one hand, wft would look for the dagger 
 in the other ; and we know that while he proffers us peace, he plans 
 our destruction. 
 
 Resolved, That we feel deeply the insult lately offered lo free- 
 men through our commissioners, and spurn, with indignation, the 
 bare idea of peace upon such disreputable terms ; and sooner than 
 submit to such, in the language of President Davis, "we will claim 
 that which no enemy can dispossess us of, theriffht to maiutaia our 
 personal honor and the right to fill an honorable grave."' 
 
 Resolved, That with the great and glorious Lee — the christian 
 gentleman and chivalrous soldier — for our leader, we are content 
 to cast the interests of our struggling; country, believing that his 
 cool judgment and soldierly ability and christian conduct, will even- 
 tually lead us forth to victory, honor and liberty. 
 
 Resolved, That Forsberg's Brigade feel unbounded confidence in 
 our rulers — that we cherish admiration for ard devotion to our 
 cause, and. with the blessings of God, we here again pledge our 
 arms and hearts, our lives, our all to the great interest of this 
 struggle, firmly resolved that upon our arniy's success alone rests 
 our independence. To this end we are prepared to fight our bat- 
 tles over again and conquer peace and prosperity for our sunny 
 South. 
 
 COMMITTEE. 
 
 Private 45th Ya. Regt. 
 
 , Ser'gt Major 30th Batt. 
 
 , Private 50th Ga. Regt. 
 
 , Captain 5lBt Regt. 
 
 Hon. F. M. Waller : 
 
 The above is a true copy of the resolutions of this brigade, which 
 
near a month ago, was sent to the Examiner, but they have not been 
 published. When you present them to Congross, please say that 
 they were adopted near a month ago. 
 Respcctfullv. 
 
 PETER J. OTEY, Major Ac. 
 
 
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