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Capt. Randle Blewett
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Robert,

Capt. Blewett's grave in Virginia is marked.
He is buried in Section N, No. 22, in the Hollywood Cemetery, Richmond, VA.

A headstone photo and bio is available at this URL.
(This bio needs a little work)
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=blewett&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=48&GSob=n&GRid=11598933&

Capt. Blewett's Obituary:

Richmond Daily Dispatch
July 2, 1862

Died, on the 30th ult., at the residence of Dr. H. Loften, of wounds received in the battle of the 28th ult., Captain Randle Blewett, of Company C. Second Battalion Mississippi Volunteers, aged 32 years.

In the opening of the war he volunteered his services as a private, and was stationed at Pensacola, Florida. For his gallantry at that point he was promoted to an Aide to Gen. Bragg. Being released, by his request, from this position, he returned home and raised his present company. In every engagement he acquitted himself with honor. He fell mortally wounded while leading his company in a charge. Thus has passed from our midst a truce and brave soldier. All the medical aid possible was administered for his relief, kind friends stood by his side day and night, administering to his every want; but the messenger of death claimed him as his victim. By his death his father has lost a dutiful son, his company a brave and noble Captain. Rest, noble leader, your last battle is fought; sleep on in peace. The few of us who are left will still prove ourselves worthy the name of "Blewetts." Requiescut in pace.
J. H. Preston,
C. S. Co. C, 2d Miss. Battalion.

Hope this helps,
Mitchell

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