Saturday, July 6, 2013

May 15, 1863---War news



MAY 15, 1863:   

A Confederate private named “Alex” stationed in Bridgeport, Alabama, writes to his wife of the recent war news. His letter reads in part:

“…we are still getting the particulars of the late fight in [Virginia].  It turns out a heavier affair than I thought from [General] Lee’s modest dispatch.  It was one of the most desperate [and] bloody battles of the war.  Our killed alone were over 900 [and] with the wounded [and] prisoners our loss is near 9000.  I have not seen a statement of the Yankees, but it is said to be very heavy.  If it had been ten times as great it would not satisfy me for the loss of Jackson. Old Stonewall was killed accidentally by his own men…”


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