Chap. 128.—JOINT RESOLUTIONS Returning Thanks to Governor and
Legislature of Mississippi for Resolutions Expressing Condolence in the
Capitol Disaster.

Agreed to June 3, 1870.

Resolved (the senate concurring), as communicated in a
message of the governor, dated May 31st, the general assem-
bly of Virginia have received, with feelings of the deepest
gratitude, the letter of the governor and joint resolutions of
the legislature of the state of Mississippi, expressing condo-
lence with the state of Virginia and the families of her people
who have suffered by the late terrible disaster at Richmond.

Resolved, That the heartfelt thanks of the general assembly
and of the people of Virginia be returned to the governor,
legislature, and people of Mississippi, who, though distant,
have, in ® manner worthy of our sister state, manifested her
sympathy and tendered her condolence in our general sorrow
and bereavement.

Resolved, That the governor be requested to transmit a
copy of these resolutions to the governor, the president of the
senate and speaker of the house of delegates of the state of
Mississippi.