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In a message dated 1/9/06 8:26:08 PM, [log in to unmask] writes:
> Thanks a lot Jeff. Have you published the history of the 18th? How can I
> get a copy?
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> John
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Dear John:
I agree with Jeff's statement especially as he is the resident expert on the
battalion ;-)!! Burkesville is directly south of the Sailor's Creek
Battlefield which is at the western edge of Amelia County. The battle was fought on
April 6th, 1865 where Lee lost over 7,000 men captured including 8 generals of
which one was his eldest son G. W. Custis Lee. Also on that date there was
fighting at High Bridge and Rice's Depot which are all in the same
Amelia/Nottoway Counties area. One bit of caution is to get the right Burke's Farm as
elements of various old VA families tended to live close to their relations
and sometimes you can get some wierd duplication of names/locations. In
addition to Jeff's resources I also would suggest contacting both the Amelia and
Nottoway Counties' historical societies as they are usually manned by long time
residents, local historians/authors who might have some additional info that
doesn't get into the history books.
Anita L. Henderson
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