Copied from LeRoy Ruller's files, from a
meeting. Kindly contributed to the site by descendant, Robert
Ruller.
Death of Daniel Gustin
As announced in our last [meeting], Daniel W. Gustin,
a member of Captain Cuyler's Company from this village died in camp near
Alexander, Va., on Thursday evening, Nov, 6. His remains arrived
at Fonda on Wednesday and were taken in charge by a delegation of the
Johnstown Light guard, of which the deceased was a member and brought to
his late residence in this village, and buried by the company attended
by the Fonda Cornet Band, with military honors, the same
afternoon. Rev. Mr. Marshall of the M. E. Church officiated and
after some appropriate remarks, read the following letters received by
the family of deceased, which have been handed to us for publication:
Letter from quartermaster Livingston, Alexander, Va
Nov 7th 1862
Madam:
I have been selected to perform the painful duty of
informing you of the death of your husband, Daniel Gustin, which
occurred last night at 10 o'clock. He was taken Sunday last while
apparently in good health, with bleeding of the lungs. He received
the best of care, both from the surgeon and from the officers and
soldiers of his company who seemed to vie with each other in furnishing
him with every attention and delicacy so soothing in the sick
chamber. He expired easily and without a murmur. His company
haved raised among themselves a fund to have his body embalmed and sent
to Fonda. The process of embalming is going on now and the body
will be express on Monday morning, and should, the express agents say,
arrive at Fonda on Wednesday the 12th. I telegraphed the news to
Daniel Stewart this day.
Hoping you will receive comfort and support in your
affliction from him who doeth all things well.
I am, with respect, yours,
D. C. Livingston