From the Richmond Dispatch, 5/9/1863, p. 1, c. 6

Funeral of Gen. Paxton. – The remains of Brig.-Gen. E. F. Paxton, who fell in the battle of Chancellorsville Sunday last, were brought to Richmond on Thursday night and prepared for burial. They were yesterday conveyed to their last resting place, Hollywood Cemetery, escorted by the Public Guard and a full band, and buried with military honors befitting his rank.

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