Chap. 343.—JOINT RESOLUTIONS Relative to the Death of Genera!
Robert E. Lee.

Agreed to October 13, 1870.

Whereas, the general assembly has learned, with profound
grief, that Robert EK. Lee is dead:

Resolved by the house of delegates (the senate concurring).
That the governor be requested to set apart, by proclamation
a day to be observed by the people of the commonwealth as
a day of solemn mourning for this public calamity.

Resolved, That the general assembly, in the name of Vir.

inia, begs the honor of the custody of the remains of he
amented son, and their sepulture in Hollywood cemetery.
Resolved, That a joint committee of three members of the
senate, and five of the house of delegates, be appointed to at-
tend the funeral on behalf of the government and people of
the commonwealth, and to act as an escort to the remains in
the event that the request herein made for their custody be
granted. }

Resolved, That the acting presiding officers of the two
houses of assembly be requested to accompany the joint com-
mittee as members thereof.

Resolved, That the committee present to the family of
General Lee the affectionate sympathy of this people, and
on their behalf earnestly urge their compliance with the request
here made. |