Collection: Philip B. McKay Civil War letter

This collection consists of one letter (dated June 2, 1862) from Confederate soldier Philip B. McKay to his wife Mary Jane McKay (McGaughy). The letter describes fighting near Corinth, Mississippi, hardships of war, and an effort to obtain a substitute so that McKay can return home.

Dates

1862 June 2

Creator

McKay, Philip B. (Philip Bond), 1830-1862 (Person)

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Extent

1 items

Additional Description

Biographical / Historical

Philip Bond McKay (1830-1862) was the son of Reverend Elijah Bond McKay. He married Mary Jane McGaughy on October 4, 1855 in Leake, Mississippi and the couple lived in Thomastown, Mississippi. McKay enlisted on May 1, 1862 in the 24th Mississippi Infantry, Company E.