Davis, Samuel H. (d. 1862) [Collection of Samuel H. Davis, A company, 35th regiment, Mississippi, infantry] [decimalized]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02738 Author/Creator: Davis, Samuel H. (d. 1862) Place Written: [various places] Type: Header Record Date: 1861-1862 Pagination: 8 letters Order a Copy
Most letters written to his wife, Dolly Davis. Letters describe the soldiers' poor health and living conditions in the camps. Briefly mentions the First Battle of Murfreesboro fought in Rutherford County, Tennessee. Draft transcripts available.
Samuel H. Davis enlisted as a 2nd Lieutenant. He was commissioned into "A" Co. MS 35th Infantry. Dates are not provided. Davis was killed at Corinth, Mississippi 3 October 1862, possibly in the Battle of Corinth.
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