Myra Gordon, 35, a mother of six who lives in Goldsboro, went to pay her respects at the memorial to Martin.
In Goldsboro, residents poured into churches to pray for the victim, for his family, and for peace.
Before the engagement had any sign of abating, the 17th were ordered to take up the advance for Goldsboro.
They had just been paroled at Goldsboro, and were received by him about the middle of March, 1865.
Wilmington surrendered and General Bragg, who was in command there, retreated to Goldsboro.
It seems to be from a girl, and its postmarked Goldsboro, North Carolina.
The last words I recall as addressed to me were that he would feel better when I was back at Goldsboro'.
