Telegram from M. Polk to Lt. Col. M. L. Polk with news of the death of Gen. Leonidas Polk
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Title |
Telegram from M. Polk to Lt. Col. M. L. Polk with news of the death of Gen. Leonidas Polk |
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Description |
The telegram was received in Meridian, Miss. and forwarded to Columbus, Miss. to Lt. Col M. L. Polk in Aberdeen, Miss. "Father was killed today instantly being struck by three inch rifle shot while reconnoitering enemy. M Polk." It was probably sent by William Mecklenburg "Meck" Polk. |
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Date |
1864 June 16 |
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Place of original |
Columbus (Miss.) |
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ID# |
fran050 |
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Digital type |
Text |
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Copyright |
No copyright - United States: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ |
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Ordering Information |
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Location Digitized |
Sewanee, Franklin County, Tennessee |
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