Among the names of the officers of the 15th regiment where were killed at the desperate engagement at Pittsburg we notice the name of Lieut. R. W. HAMILTON, of Company I. Lieut. Hamilton was a private in the glorious First, and was severely wounded at Springfield; this, however did not dampen his patriotism, as soon as he recovered he became a member of the 15th and was elected to a lieutenancy. Previous to his enlistment in the First regiment he was a student at the Iowa Wesleyan University, at Mt. Pleasant, studying for the ministry, and was a classmate with Richard Hingham of this city who fell at Donelson. While the 15th was quartered in this place Lt. Hamilton, by his gentlemanly and unassuming manner made many friends, who will regret exceedingly to hear of his sudden death. He was the youngest officer of the regiment. His residence was in Osceola, Clark[e] County.
– Published in The Gate City, Keokuk, Iowa, Thursday, April 17, 1862
