April 26

Last Friday being the day set apart for decorating the graves of those who fell at the post of duty, as universally observed throughout the South, and wherever was collected the remains of those who fell in the lost cause, women, with bleeding hearts and trembling hands scattered bright flowers over the little mounds, in token of their remembrance of those whom they loved so well. Beautiful, though mournful scene, may it be repeated as long as time shall last or the 26th of April known among men.

The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 04 May 1867, Page 3. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.