from The Webster Times, 13 Dec 1862 (Volume IV # 40), contributed by Mike Branniff
Another Webster Volunteer Gone

We have received intelligence of the death of another volunteer from this town Joseph Holland. He was among those who first enlisted to form the nucleus of Company I and shared with that brave band the fatigues, hardships, and dissapointments preparitory to going into camp. He has shared the experiences of the glorious Fifteenth in battle and in camp, fought side by side with those who fell at Antietam, and escaped serious disaster there to die by disease in a Virginia hospital.

This name adds another to the lengthening list of Webster’s martyrs, whose memories and valiant deeds will be greatfully treasured up and duly honored by the town that sent them forth. Young Holland was 21 years of age. His parents now reside a few miles from this place. The following letter announced to them the death of their son:

Post Hospital, near Alexandria, Va.
November 29, 1862
To the family of my deceased friend and companion, Joseph Holland: I now write these few lines to let you know the particulars relating to his death. He came here to the hospital about ten days ago, lookong very ill and fatigued, and he expired this morning at twenty minutes past two o’clock. His disease was chronic diarrhrea and the other effects of hard marching and hard work. We lament his loss very much as a companion and friend. He is to be burried this afternoon at a cemetery about one mile from here. He has received good care, and died very easy.
I remain your obedient servant,
H. A. Webster,
Co. I, 15th Reg’t Mass. vols.