Benjamin W. Jackson to William Barton, 21 May 1864
Camp at Meadow Bluff Va
May 21st 1864
Sir
It is my painfull duty to inform you that your Bro. Jack C. Barton was mortally wounded at Cloyds Mountain West Va May 9th 64. He was left behind as it was impossible to move him we left surgeons to care for the wounded. What things Jack had will be sent to you as soon as possible.
I am with respect
Your Obt Servt
Ben W Jackson
1st Lt 23d Regt OVI
Comd Vols
To
Mr. Wm Barton
12661
DATABASE CONTENT
(12661) | DL1804.018 | 189 | Letters | 1864-05-21 |
Tags: Death (Military), Injuries
People - Records: 3
- (4554) [associated with] ~ Barton, John C.
- (4558) [recipient] ~ Barton, William
- (4561) [writer] ~ Jackson, Benjamin W.
Places - Records: 1
- (2896) [origination] ~ Meadow Bluff, Greenbrier County, West Virginia
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Benjamin W. Jackson to William Barton, 21 May 1864, DL1804.018, Nau Collection