James Elliott to Elijah A. Corbin, 26 May 1863
Connersville Ind May 26th 1863
 
Brother Corbin
                        I have just read a letter from John Forners son that was wounded at fort Gigson he is getting some better but William Matney & William C Corbin died of their wounds a few day after the battle our last nights news confirms the capture of Vicksburg you have my warmest sympathies in your behalf
                                                                                   
Yours Respectfully
James Elliott
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(10032)DL1564.013132Letters1863-05-26

Tags: Death (Military), Injuries, Siege of Vicksburg

People - Records: 3

  • (3593) [associated with] ~ Corbin, William H.
  • (3594) [recipient] ~ Corbin, Elijah Alfred
  • (3597) [writer] ~ Elliott, James

Places - Records: 1

  • (2465) [origination] ~ Connersville, Fayette County, Indiana

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James Elliott to Elijah A. Corbin, 26 May 1863, DL1564.013, Nau Collection