Snow Nov 12^th 1863

 

Saterday Sept 24^th 1864

                        a Salute of guns

Snow Dect 10^th 1864

 

Dr B. F. Butler

Burkelsville Frederick C^o

Nov 21^st 64

 

South Carolina Newberry Dist

 

                                                                                                                                               

 

 

John B. [paper torn away]

                        Co. B. 3^rd. S.C. Regt.

This Sunday the 7 1863 June in camp near

Culpeper C H V^a         June 8^th still remaine                                                   1864

here in camp near Culpeper C.H. V^a                                                                          J. B.

Received a letter from James S. Davis June 9^th 1863

This June 9^th 1863 heavy cannonnading

Towards the Rappahanock river

June 10^th we remaine here near Culpeper

Between Culpeper C.H. & Stevensonburg V^a

                                                                        We still remaine here near Culpeper

                                                                        This June 11^th 1863 John B. Campbell

 

                                                                                                                                               

 

                                                                        [paper torn away] bell June 6^th 1863  222

                                                                                                            to pay to R. Connor

                                    Dec 22^nd 1864

or bearer a Sum of five Dollars this April 25^th 1862

 

Left camp on the 3^rd of June 1863 and                                                           Grant

continued the march for tow days..

We lay over on the 5 and still remaine here the 6 1863

our move is towards Culpepper C. H. V^a &c.

Written by a Soldier Co. B 3^rd S.C. Regt J.B.C.

John B. Campbell                               Fort Delaware

 

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Mississippi General W. Barkdale was killed on the 2^nd

                        Left our old camp on the 2^nd of June

                        Camp near Fredericksburg V^a

                                    John B. Campbell

 

                                                                                                                                               

 

                        August 11^th 1863                                Fort Delaware a Prisonner of War..

 

            Fredericksburg                                                            Culpepper Court House

                                                                                                Virginia June 8^th 1863

                                    Mr James A. Davis

Miss Martha Chandle             Dear Sir I drop you a line this morning which leaves me

            Union Dist S.C.           well hoping it may find you enjoying good health I have no news of interest to write this We have been marching four days and have stoped at this place (Culpepper)

Fort Del July 4^th 1864                                     Written by M^r A. S. Speers

 

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General Semes of Ga. was wouned at the battle of gettysburg July 2^nd

Capt. W. D. F. was killed on the 8. of June 1863.

And also Col. F. Hamton        do        "

 

                                                                                                                                               

 

                                                            Footstold                                             June 22^nd

 

Camp Near Culpeper C. H. V^a June 12^th 1863

Gen. M^cLaws Division. Still remaine here near Culpeper C.H.

Fryday morning June 12^th 1863          John. B. Campbell. Co. B.

This June 13^th 1863. We still remaine here at the same place We had orders last night to leave but did not  John. B. Campbell

This June 14^th in camp about one mile of Stevensburg V^a This being Sunday. 1863

Left camp near Culpeper on yesterday the 13.

June 15^th 1863 Still remaine here near Stevensburg V^a

We have orders to be ready to leave at any time &c

Written a letter home on the 15 inst. We left Culpeper on the 16^th and to Sperrysville that night on the 17^th we left Sperryville. The march was continued 18^th of June 1863.

                                                                                                            John B Campbell

                                                                                                            Co. B. 3^rd Regt

 

                                                                                                                                               

 

General Maxz. Gregg. of So. Ca. was killed on 13^th December 1862

 

I was taken sick on the March the 17^th of June and was left back in the rear fore days and on the 21^st I was taken to Winchester Va and I stayed in winchester the fowling night

And on the 22^th I was moved out six miles the other side of Winchester V^a

                                                                                                John. B. Campbell 3^rd S.C.

White sulpher Sulpher Springs Gordin Near

Winchester V^a. This Tuesday June 23^th 1863             J.B.C.

J. B. Campbell

 

Fort Delaware Division No 14           Sept 29^th 1864 here yet little Bead

 

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Winchester V^a             Gordon            White Sulphur Springs

I still remaine here June 22^th 1863 J.B. Campbell

 

                                                                                                                                               

 

Major White of the 9^th S.C. Regt was killed on 17^th of September 1862

 

Gordon Springs Near Winchester V^a

I still remaine here June 25^th 1863 Thirsday

Gordon Springs White Sulphur Winchester V^a

Fryday June the 26 1863 Remaine at the Springs

Left Gordons Springs on the 28 of June 1863

We got to Martinsburg on the 29^th 1863

We got to Williamssport on the 30^th 1863

and the 1^st of July the March was

Continued into the enemy Cuntry this the 2^nd of July 1863

The 3^d of July I got to Penn and I got as far as

Chambersburg that day an left 4^th of July

Wrote by Private John. B. Campbell Co. B. 3^rd S.C. Regt

 

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Divn 14           Fort Delaware             Sept 2^nd 64

                                    Fryday

 

                                                                                                                                               

 

[top half torn away]

 

                                                111 miles from Chambers to Shipingsburg Penn.

This Sunday July 5^th 1863 Shipingsburg Penn

I was captured on the 4^th of July 1863 beteened Chambersburg & Lafaettville Penn I heard canonnading the 4^th towards Baltimore, Md. John B. Campbell Co. B.

            Carlisa Penn 22 miles from Chambers Penn

The 31^st I crost the Patomick River

 

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[?] Month Place

at Ohio

 

                                                                                                                                               

 

[top half torn away]

                                                            Jordans Springs near Winchester VA

                                                            Left Gordons Springs

Near winchester V^a the 28 of June 1863

                                    Newberry Dist            Tuesday the 7 of July

                                    John. B. Campbell

                                                Co. B. 3^rd S.C. Regt

                                    Newberry Dist South Carolina

                                    Jalapa P. O.     L.R.R. Jalapa P.O.

 

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Williamsport Md.

GreenCastle Penn

The 1^st of July 1863

N^o 1260

 

Sergt S. W. Pully

            J H Smith

 

                                                                                                                                               

 

General Kemper of V^a was killed on the 2^nd of July 1863

 

July 6^th 1863 in Carlisa Penn Monday

M^cCanicksburg P R R Penn July 6^th 1863

Suscahanna River Harrisburg Penn

Palmira Penn Lebidon Penn               R.H.R.

Sinking Spring Penn   Same Road

Ridding Penn  Same Road July 7^th 1863

Phenixsville Penn       Same Road July 7^th 1863

Spotstown Penn          Same Road July 7^th 1863

Harristown Penn         Same Road July 7^th 1863

Manazonk       Same P. & R.R.R. Road July 7^th 1863

Fowls pasenger Station           Same Road July 7^th 1863

Laned in Philadelaphia the 7^th of July 1863

as a Prisonner of war Stayed there that

Night Remaine here the 8^th of July 1863

 

                                                                                                                                               

 

J.B. Campbell Co B    J.B. Campbell dew T. K. Misshow $2.00 9^th S.C. Regt

 

Gordon White Sulpher Springs near Winchester V^a June 23^th 1863

Winchester V^a John B. Jorgans Springs Winchester V^a

John L. Clamp dew J. B. Campbell                                                                $10.00

Jeferson T. Graham dew         "                                                                        12.00

E A Brooks dew                      "                                                                        10.00

J. C. Steurt dew                       "                                                                        30.00

J B Campbell dew A S Speers                                                                          40.00

"                      dew Surgt. Roberson Co A                                                         1.00

"                      dew W C Harmon                                                                       1.50

 

[picture of a stamp, interior of which is:]                   3^rd SC  Campbell            C^o B.

                                                                                                     J.B.C.

                                                                                                Fort Delaware

                                                                                                Nov 6^th 1863

                                                                                                    Fryday

I travile the P. &. R.R.R. from Harrisburg to Philadelphia Penn. the 7^th of July 1863

                                                                                                            J. B. Campbell

And left Philadelphia the 8^th and went to The State of delaware to the Fort on the Delaware River I also saw the State of New Jersey

 

                                                                                                                                               

 

Fort delaware the State of Fort Delaware

I landed here the 8^th of July 1863. This the 9^th 1863

Remain here Fort delaware July 10^th 1863 Fryday 10^th

Remain here Fort delaware July 11^th 1863. it is very hot

Remain here    do        "          Sunday July 12^th 1863. Cloudy today

This Monday July 13^th 1863 a prisonor at Fort delaware

Tuesday July 14^th 1863 Remaine a prisonor Cloudy

Wednesday July 15^th 1863 at Fort delaware very hot

Thirsday July 16^th 1863. Remaine a Prisonor very hot

Fryday July 17^th 1863 at Fort delaware very warme

Saterday July 18^th 1863. Fort delaware cloudy today

Sunday July 19^th 1863. remaine here a prisonor of war

Monday July 20^th 1863 Remaine here a prisonor of war

Tuesday July 21^th 1863. Remaine here Fort delaware

 

                                                                                                                                               

 

A memberrandom Book Kept by JBC while a Prisonor

In the State of Delaware. Pea patch Island &c  J.B.C.

Wednesday July 22^th 1863. Pea patch Island, a Prisonor

Thirsday July 23^th 1863 Pea Patch Island a Prisonor

Fryday July 24^th 1863 Fort delaware a Prisonor JBC

Saterday July 25^th 1863 Remaine at the Fort

Sunday July 26^th 1863. Remaine at Pea Island. J.B.C.

Monday, July 27^th 1863. Remaine at Pea Island JBC

Tuesday July 28^th 1863. Remaine on Pea Island JBC

Wednesday July 29^th 1863. Remaine on Pea Island JBC

Thirsday July 30^th. Remain on Pea patch Island

Fryday July 31^st 1863. Remain on Pea patch Island JBC

Saterday August 1^st 1863 Remain on Pea patch Island

Sunday August 2^nd 1863 Remain on the Island

 

                                                                                                                                               

 

August 1^st Fort Delaware is not a very durable place I know

 

Account of the days whist at Fort delaware

Monday August 3^rd 1863 Remain on Pea Patch Island

Tuesday August 4^th 1863 Remain on Pea Patch Island JBC

Wednesday August 5^th 1863 Remain on Pea Patch Island. not well

Thirsday August 6^th 1863 Remain on "          "          "          not well

Fryday August 7^th 1863 Remain on    do        do        do        not well

Saterday August 8^th 1863. Remain on Pea Patch Island better

Sunday August 9^th 1863 Remain on Pea Patch Island not very well

Monday August 10^th 1863 Remain on Pea Patch Island not well

Tuesday August 11^th 1863 Remain on Pea Patch Island bad Cole only

Wednesday August 12^th 1863 Remain on pea patch Island To ar in the same Condition

Thirsday August 13^th 1863 Remain on Pea patch Island well today

Fryday August 14^th 1863 Remain on pea patch Island only today 2

Saterday August 15^th 1863 Remain on Pea Patch Island       Cole

 

                                                                                                                                               

 

one day           one day                       The Wouned started to dixie Sept 18^th 1864

 

Sunday August 16^th 1863 Remain on the Island

Monday August 17^th at Fort Delaware yet JBC

Tuesday August 18^th Remain at Fort Delaware

Wednesday August 19^th Remain on Pea Patch Island

Thirsday August 20^th Remain at Fort Delaware

Fryday August 21^st 1863 Remain at Fort Delaware

Saterday August 22^nd Still on Pea Patch Island

Sunday August 23^rd 1863 Still on Pea Patch Island

Monday August 24^th Still on Pea patch Island

Tuesday August 25^th/63 Still on Pea Patch Island well today

Wednesday August 26^th 1863 Remain a Prisonnor at Fort Delaware [?] today

Thirsday August 27^th 1863 Remain at fort Delaware not very well today

Fryday August 28^th Remain at fort Delaware better today

Saterday August 29^th Remain at Delaware

 

                                                                                                                                               

 

                                                                                    My Dear Mother

 

Sept 25^th 1863 Still Remain on Pea Patch Island

The prosspecks of getting back to Dixie I see none atall its very Disharting here in prison at Fort delaware So many of our men diing Thirteen or Foreteen a day was confined to my bed about 8 days But at the present time I am so as I can get about again Thank God for it

Saterday Sept 26^th 63. Some moore of our troops leaves here today. Virginia & Maryland troops They was about 700 of the western men got of the 18^th of this month. we suppose that they was taken to sitty point and exchange but some doubt it very much

 

                                                                                                                                               

 

            Mr [?] they Sabath March the 21^st 1886 M.D.C.

 

Monday Sept 28^th Loveing day indeed windy & clear

I an the rest of my Comrads was some what uplifted an chered in heart on the acount of hearing the 26 of Sept that Gen Johnson and Bragg had give Gen Roseincrans a whiping in the road &c. an that some of our prisonners left Fort Delaware on the 18^th and some on the 26^th Sept

Tuesday Oct 13^th 63 Some taulk of some N.C. troops leiveing today to go to dixiesland the land of My birth and home. Not very well today

Thirsday Oct 22^nd 1863 July 20^th Tuesday 20^th of Oct 1863 some more N.C. & Ga. & V^a troops left Fort Delaware on the 19 October this is a find day

 

                                                                                                                                               

 

            The Sick left here on the 18 of Sept for Dixiesland

 

A Rememberance of This Prison

                        Fort Delaware October 6^th 1863

The last men we had to leive this prison was on the 24^th of Oct. 1863 they are about 2000. Prisonners here yet I think Its reported here that our men dont go to dixie they go to Point lookout in M^d The Names of Troops was called today, Oct 28^th 1863. Fort Delaware

Fryday Oct 30^th 1863 I am expecking to leive Fort delaware today or tomorrow Saterday.

Wednesday Nov 4^th 1863. Fore months today since I was captured by the yankees at Chambersburg Penna

Saterday Nov 7^th 1863 Still a Prisonner of War

 

                                                                                                                                               

 

            Oglethorpe Macon County Ga

 

A List of my Chool mats Killed in The War

James Hunter of the 1^st S.C. Regt C^o. B. was             JB

killed at the battle of Chanlersville May 3^rd 1863.

Privat Wm. J. Glasgow of the 13^th S.C. Regt. C^o. D.

Died in hospital in V^a Some time in Sept. 1862

Private Pinulton. S. Hunter of C^o. B. 1^st S.C. Regt.

Was killed in battle before Richmond 26^th June 1862.

Private D. M. Gordin of C^o I 3^rd S.C. Regt. was killed

In battle 13^th of September 1862 Maryland hights.

D^r M. B. Summer died at Fort Delaware

About the 10^th of Sept 1863 Disease. Direaer

[ink blot] he was formerly 1^st Surgt

of C^o. B. 3^rd SC Regt but wen he died he was

Hosp^t. Stuard for the 13^th S.C. Reg^t

 

                                                                                                                                               

 

                                                                        Doolman & Boyd

(Ja^s. M. Salter of Com. C. 1^st Texas Regt of

            the Texian Brg^d was wounded almost

mortally, at West Point Battle V^a May 1862)

 

Col. Gadberry of the 18^th S.C. Regt was killed at

The Second Manassas battle August 28^th 1862

Col. Frank. Hamton of So. Ca was killed 9^th

June 1863 at the Battle of Brandy Station                  SC SC

Near Culpeper C. H. V^a also Capt. W. D. Farly was killed

Lieut Col. A. Smith of the 1^st S.C. Regt was killed at the

Battle of Cold harber June 27^th 1862. long to be Remembered by his Friends

General Armsted of V^a was killed at gettysburg Penn

Brg^d Gen Bonnes of Missouri was

Killed at the last battle of Vicksburg Miss

 

The grace of our lord Jesus Christ be with you all amen

 

                                                                                                                                               

 

A List of Confederate Genrals, who has

fallen in Battles, died &c (To wit)

(Brig^d Gen. T. R. Cobb, was killed at the 1^st Bat of Fredericksburg, Dec 13^th 1862.)

(Brig^d Gen. Sims of G^a was wounded 2^nd July 1863, at Gettysburg Pensilvania, & died

soon afterwards.) (Brig^d Gen. Zolichoffer of Kentucky was killed early in 1862.)

(Col. Marshall of Texas was killed at the Battles before Richmond V^a) (Gen. Hood

of Texas was wounded at the battle Gettysburg, Pensilvania 1863 June.)

(Col. Rainey of Texas was wounded at the Battle of Seven Pines before Richmond 1862.)

 

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Fort Del Sept [?] 1864

 

                                                                                                                                               

 

            Division N^o 14^th  Fort Delaware         moving Sept 21^st 1864

 

A list of our Gen^s who was killed and died &c.

Gen. Branch of North carolina was killed the 17^th of September 1862 at the Battle of Sharksburg Md.

Gen. Ashbia of V^a was killed Feberry 28^th 1862                    1865

Gen. Sidney Johnson was killed in the year 1862

Col. Bartoe of Ga. was killed 21^st of July 1861. 8^th Ga Reg.

Col. Jyles of the 5^th S.C. Regt was killed 31^st of June 1862 V^a

Col. Meenes of S.C. was killed 29^th of August 1862 in V^a

Col. Perry of S.C. killed 3^rd of May 1863 near Fredericksburg V^a

Col. Bones of S.C. was killed 17^th of September 1862 V^a

Col. Marshal of S.C. was killed 28^th of August 1862 V^a

Col. James of S.C. was killed 15^th of September 1862 V^a

Col. Steavens of S.C. was killed 28^th of August 1862 V^a

Col. Desashaw of 15^th S.C.Regt was killed 2^nd of July 1863. Penn.

 

                                                                                                                                               

 

            Saterday Sept 23^rd 1864 There was a Salute of 5 guns

 

A list of the Killed whom I was acquainted with here today

And members of the 3^rd S.C. Regt. &c. August 25^th/63

Lieut Col. Galington was killed at the Battle of Savish Station

The 29 of June 1862. Lieut Davenport of C^o B. 3^rd S.C. Regt was killed

on the 19^th of September 1862. Capt Summer of C^o H.

3^rd S.C. Regt. was killed on the 13^th of December 1862

Capt Foster of C^o. K. 3^rd S.C. Regt was killed the 13^th of

December 1862. Private Jessee Gary was killed the 17 of Sept 1862

Private E. A. Britler was killed the 13^th of December 1862

Private P. Davis was killed the 13^th of December 1862

Private Roberson was also killed the same time

All members of C^o B 3^d S.C. Regt. Private W. C.

Butler of C^o. E. 3^rd S.C. Regt was killed the 2^nd of July/63

Lieut H. P. Brozzard of C^o. B. 3^d S.C. Regt died the 11^th of

July 1863 from the effecks of his wound received the 2^nd of July 1863

 

                                                                                                                                               

 

            I do not know from what cause they was fired

 

Fort Delaware wrote by Private J. B. Campbell C^o. B. 3^d S.C. Regt.

Gen T. J. Jackson was wounded on the 3^rd of May 1863

Afterwards taken the phemonia and died on the 13^th of

May 1863. Brigerdeear Gen Samiel Garling was killed

at the battle of Boonsboro the 15^th of September/62

Gen. Maxz Gregg of So. Ca was killed on the 13^th of Dec 1862

Gen. Kemper of V^a was killed on the 2^nd of July 1863.

Gen Garnet of V^a was killed on the 2^nd of July 1863.

Gen Bee of So. Ca. was killed on the 21^st of July 1861

Gen Tilghman of Md. was killed on the 21^st of May 1863.

Gen Griffee of Miss was killed the 29^th of June 1862

Gen Barksdale of Miss was killed on the 2^nd of July 1863. gettysburg. penn

Gen Ben. M^cCullough was killed on the 10 of Feberry 1862

Gen Erly Vandorn of Miss was killed the 28 of April 1863 by D^r Peters of Tenn

 

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Division 14 Sept 23^rd 1864

 

                                                                                                                                               

 

Phillanthropy the love of man Kindness [?] love

 

The first Manassas battle was fought on the 21^st of July 1861 & the 18^th also. the battle of Seven Pines was fought on the 31^st of May & 1^st of June 1862 The Seven days fight commence on the 26^th of June 1862. The Second Manassas battle was fought on the 21^st of August 1862 the battle of the Maryland hights was fought on the 13^th of September 1862. Harpersfery Serrenderd on the 16^th of Sept./62. The battle of Sharpsburg was fought on the 16^th & 17^th of September 1862 The battle of Fredericksburg was fought on the 13^th of December/62 The battle of Chanslersville was fought on the 2^nd & 3^rd of May 1863. The battle of Gettysburg was fought on the 2^nd & 3^rd of July 1863

 

                                                                                                                                               

 

They are one hundred and thirty fore S.C. on this Island

 

This is a list of my acquaintances at Fort Delaware

John A. B. Crooks belonging to the same Co that I do

            Though I do no

Tunner Raye a member of the 2^nd Miss Regt

T. J. Graham a member of C^o B 3^rd So. Ca Regt.

John. L. Clamp belonging to the same Co & Regt

Ace Parker of C^o L 9^th So Ca Regt. T. K. Misshow

of C^o L 7^th So. Ca Regt. Robbert C. Clyne of C^o. C.

2^nd So. Ca Calvary Regt. Prisonnors here with

Mee at fort Delaware J. B. Campbell C^o. B. 3^rd So. Ca. Regt.

the nomber of Prisonnors here is estamated at

About 8 or ten 1000 men greate many taken

the oath and going in the yankee army & a

greate many of our true men are running the

Blockade trying to get of home is their object

 

                                                                                                                                               

 

            John L. Lumegbull. John B. Campbell

 

Thay was thirteen guns fired at Fort delaware on the 3^d of August to Salute theire General Chambersburg is in Frankling Countty and also the Coumberland vally of Pensilvana.

                                    weather moderated Dec 14^th Moderated some

The 4^th of July I was captured at or near Chambersburg and taken to Shipingsburg remain

                                    Saterday                      Fort Delaware, Del.

theare untill the 5^th then the march was continued that day to Carlyle. Seven miles from

                                    Wednesday Dec 14^th 64          Pleasant

Chambersburg to Shipingsburg and 21 from Shipingsburg to Carlyle and we stayed the 5^th night and 6^th We taken the cars and went to Harrisburg and stayed theare untill the 7^th and then was taken to Philadelphia and the 8^th I was taken to Fort delaware Which I remain here yet. August 5^th/63.

 

                                                                                                                                               

 

                        T. K. Misshow C^o L 7^th So Ca Regt               Carsten Peters Jeff Legion

 

                                                                                    Capt T. W. Gary Commanding

            John. B. Campbell a member of Co. B.

3^rd S.C. Regt. Gen. Kershaws Brigade

Gen M^cLaws Division Gen. Longstreets Corps

Written July 18^th 1863 at Fort delaware while Prisonor

Lieut T. F. Hunter C^o D 13^th S.C. Regt was wouned on the 3^rd of May 1863

Scence he has died from the effects of his wound

Capt. W. P. Cromer C^o D 13^th S.C. Regt was killed at gettysburg on

the 1^st of July 1863. Lieut M. P. Brozzard was C^o B 3^d S.C.

Wouned at the Battle of gettysburg Penn the 2^nd of

July 1863 an has died scence from the effects of it

Capt Lanston C^o. I. 3^d S.C. was killed on the 2^nd of July 1863.

at the battle of gettysburg Pensilvana the 2^nd

Private W. C. Butler was also killed the same day.

 

                                                                                                                                               

 

                                    W Keller         Co B 3^rd SC Regt

J B Campbell              Jalapa P.O. Newberry Dist

W J Keller William J Keller               SC                   June 6^th 1863

SC unto To      Camp in V^a near a Creek

                                    Jalapa P. O. Newberry Dist

JB                                                                    So Ca

N^o 43                           T. J. Graham

            Received a letter from J H Davis 28^th of June 1863

                                    Tuesday Dec 27^th 1864

The battle of gettysburg was fought on the 2^nd & 3^rd & 4^th of July 1863 I was not there myself J.B. Campbell

John A. B. Crooks & John S. Clamp & John B. Campbell

& T. J. Graham of Co. B. 3^rd SC Regt held as

Prisoners of War July 10^th 1863

 

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The last letter I received from home was on the 14^th of June 1863 before I left Culpeper C. H. V^a

Oct 30^th 1864

 

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Sept 20^th 1864             Division N^o 14

Ft Del

 

                                                                                                                                               

 

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J B Campbell

General Hospital No 26

Care Dr West e.s.t.

Richmond va

 

W C Butler was killed on the 2^nd of July 1863

 

J B Campbell was taken prisonor on the 4^th of July 1863

Co B 3^rd So. Ca Regt Kershaws Brigade

 

Dew J B Campbell $6

 

New York       Delaware         Pensilvana

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