Telegram from M. Polk to Lt. Col. M. L. Polk with news of the death of Gen. Leonidas Polk
Title
Telegram from M . Polk to Lt . Col . M . L . Polk with news of the death of Gen . Leonidas Polk
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 .
Place of original
Columbus (Miss.)
Date
1864 June 16
Location Digitized
Sewanee, Franklin County, Tennessee
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