MONROE COUNTY, GA - MILITARY James I Darter Death

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Letter regarding young soldier who died in Forsyth Hospital:

Camp 24 Texas Regiment
September 15, 1864

Mr. Darter,
Dear sir:

It is with much regret that I communicate to you the death of
your son, James I. Darter. James was wounded in battle neart
Atlanta, Ga on 21st of July; was sent to the hospital at
Forsyth,Ga. His wound was doing well, which was very painful
one in the side. Finally he was taken with Pneumonia. He
lingered under the disease for some time and was forced to
surrent to this fatal attack and died on the 21st of August...

Bob Neal (a comrade)

Sergeant Darter is buried at Forsyth Cemetery in the
Confederate section.

He was in Co. C 24th Texas Cavalry.

http://www.alltel.net/~ehallman/cem.htm
See Linda Hallman's page for more information about the Confederate Cemetery.