Hd. Qrs. Mabry’s Brig.
Camp W Okolona Miss.
July 20, 1864
Mrs. Maj. Robb. C. McCay
With feelings of deepest sorrow I announce to you the death of your husband: Maj. Robert C. McCay 38th Miss. (Mounted Infty.). He was killed in battle at Harrisburg Miss. on the 14th Inst. while gallantly leading his regiment.
Diary of Thomas E. Wilkins, Brooksville; 11th Mississippi Regiment.
August 18, 1864
We went into the fight and I was wounded about 4 o’clock and I layed out on the Battle field about one hour and then I was taken a Prisoner and carryed back to the Hospital and then I got my wond dressed.
Johnson’s Island. Jan. 3rd 1863
[Should be 1864]
Dear Sister;
Camp Near Gadsden, Ala
October 21, 1864
My Dear Sister
It has been almost a long month since I have had an opportunity of writing to you. There was a mail sent out last week but I did not find it out in time to write but sent you all a message by Jim Jackson’s letter which I knew would be better than nothing.
Head Quarters Post
Vidalia La. July, 29, 1964
Commanding Officer
Confederate Forces
Trinity La.
Sir:
In the skirmish on the 22nd inst. a colored soldier by the name of Wilson Woods, Corporal A. Company 6th U. S. C. Arty. was captured by the Confederate forces. I have since learned that he was seriously wounded.