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Henry King Burgwyn

“"Boy" Colonel 26th N.C. Regt. Killed at age 21 at Gettysburg on July 1, 1863. Home stood 4 miles south.”

State historical marker: E-91: Henry K. Burgwyn

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Letter: J. J. Young to Henry King Burgwyn, July 31, 1863

Young, J. J. · 1860

J. J. Young writes Henry K. Burgwyn about the details of his son's death. Young explains how close he and Henry King Burgwyn, Jr. were and how badly he feels that he was not there to hear his last words. He also explain…

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