Troy Times

August 14, 1839 

REED, COL. DAVID - When a good man dies, there seems a moral propriety in recording a passing notice to his memory.  It is but a just tribute due to the virtuous principles of the dead, while it elevates the standard of moral incentive among the living.  The many who knew our late departed fellow-citizen, Col. David Red, will not fail acceding to the truth and just application of this sentiment, for he was truly one who led a life devoid of offense towards God, and to his fellow men.--And few there are, who have the good fortune to descend to the grave, with so much of public approbation and private estimation as the Colonel.  He was a man eminent for generosity of mind and feelings, while an incorruptible integrity distinguished his whole life; and in death, there are none who can say of him, "Thou hast wronged me either in word or in action;" but many can rise up and call him blessed--for within his ability, he was the friend and benefactor of all.  In short, he filled the full measure of a Christian life; and full of years, cheerfully resigned himself to the hopes of a future immortality.