With the information that Joseph J. Messersmith Jr. sent you I found: http://www.vcdh.virginia.edu/xml_docs/valley_news/html/opening.html From here I found my way to the newspapers. They are very interesting. Joanne Halterman Our Dead (Column 02) Summary: The paper announces that the "remains of our brave soldiers" will be brought to Staunton from Piedmont next Monday. Major Walker can also make arrangements for relocation of bodies buried nearby. "The people of that neighborhood should see to this matter and show they are worthy of their ancient reputation. Turn out and do this work."