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Regiment: 19th Indiana Infantry
Battles Mentioned:
Historical Figures:
Washington, Sept. 2, 62
Mr. Benton:
It is my melancholy duty to inform you, from the best
information I can get, your son Thomas was killed in the
battle of the 30th ult. His comrades say that he was
wounded twice; once through the hips and bowels, and the
second, and probably the most fatal shot was through the
lungs. They were compelled to leave him on the field. He
was most likely buried by the Secessionists, as they still
hold that portion of the battlefield. I have written to the
colonel to know what chance will be in recovering
his body. I will let you know the result. Of the fate of
Samuel McCown I am not advised. Some say he was killed,
others that he was wounded and a prisoner.
Yours respectfully,
R. O. Dormer
