August 12, 1863: G. H. Byrd to John Riddle Warner

John Riddle Warner was the grandfather of the poet Marianne Moore and during the Civil War he lived in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.

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Batto Aug 12 1863

Dear Sir

A few days since I received a letter from CJ Leigh Esq of Richmond, enquiring as to the fate of his brother, Adjt BW Leigh of Johnsons division Ewell’s Corps. At the time of writing, he was strongly in hopes his brother had been taken prisoner, as no tidings of his death had reached Richmond. The Rev’d Mr Dickson, who has kindly given me your address, informs me that you were present at his burial. May I ask the favor of you to inform me, if he was interred alone, and if the name was securely marked, so that the body can be recovered hereafter. Mr Dickson suggests that I should ask the favor of you to write to the Rev’d JR Warner of Gettysbg, describing the place of burial, & asking him to have the name plainly marked on the same. Excuse the liberty I have taken & believe me

Yrs truly

GH Byrd

Care Hyman, Byrd & Co

Citation: G. H. Byrd, autograph letter signed to John Riddle Warner. Batto, 12 August 1863.  Moore VI:05:21