From the Richmond Commercial Bulletin, 7/1/1865, p. 3, c. 1

“The GRAVE IS SACRED.” – We regret to say that ladies who go to Hollywood to visit the graves of their relatives, are constantly insulted by a ruffianly and rough set of men, who make it their business to hang and lounge about the premises and insult ladies. They also indulge in the most obscene language, and now it has come to such a pass as to be unbearable. Will not the military authorities station a guard at this hallowed spot?

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