W. R. Clack Private of Co. B. 43 Regt. Tenn. Vols — Aged 24 years 3 mo. and 19 days This May 23, 1863 Yesterday the enemy attempted to charge our breastwork but were repulsed with great slaughter sharp shooters firing this morning -sharp shooting and heavy cannonading continued all day.
Civil War Diary of William Raleigh Clack, defending Vicksburg.
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