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Vicksburg,Ms March 22nd 1867
McAfee, John, Pvt. 10th Regiment Mississippi volunteers on Company F
Private McAfee was committed to serving 12 months and re-inlisted in Company E 9th regiment Mississippi volunteers,which was re-organized in Pensacola,Florida by General Jack ( James) Chalmers in November of 1861.
The letter states Private McAfee was a good soldier and served gallantly in many engagements. He was killed at the battle of Murfreesboro ( Battle of Stones River Dec 31 1862 through Jan 2, 1863) while acting with conspicuous bravery which won for his name a place upon the Roll of Honor.
J.E.White
Late Major 9th Mississippi Volanteers
McAfee, John, Pvt. 10th Regiment Mississippi volunteers on Company F
Private McAfee was committed to serving 12 months and re-inlisted in Company E 9th regiment Mississippi volunteers,which was re-organized in Pensacola,Florida by General Jack ( James) Chalmers in November of 1861.
The letter states Private McAfee was a good soldier and served gallantly in many engagements. He was killed at the battle of Murfreesboro ( Battle of Stones River Dec 31 1862 through Jan 2, 1863) while acting with conspicuous bravery which won for his name a place upon the Roll of Honor.
J.E.White
Late Major 9th Mississippi Volanteers
