Charlton G. Duke Civil War Accountca.1860-1870

Title

Charlton G. Duke Civil War Accountca.1860-1870

Creator

Duke, Charlton G.

Extent

1 item (2 leaves); 31 cm.

Subjects

Kentucky--History--Civil War, (1861-1865)

United States--History--Civil War (1861-1865)--Prisoners and prisons

Guerrillas--Kentucky--19th century

Finding Aid Author

Staff

Repository

Kentucky Historical Society

Scope and Content

This collection consists of a four-page Civil War account written by Charlton G. Duke about his and his companions' capture and imprisonment by Union forces in Kentucky. He recounts their imminent execution ordered by Gen. Stephen Gano Burbridge in retaliation for guerilla activities of Sue Mundy. Charlton Duke, his brother John Duke, and K. P. Wallace were ultimately released but their companions, Capt. Wilson Lilly, Lieut. M. Blincoe, and their cousin Capt. Lindsey Buckner, were executed.

Arrangement: Chronological