Stephen Alpheatus Corker was born May 7th, 1830 in Burke County Georgia which is near Augusta. He died in Waynesboro, Georgia on October 18, 1879. He was a lawyer, soldier and US Congressman. These letters were written mostly to his wife before the War between the States, during the War and after when he served in the 41st US Congress. These letters tell the span American history from 1859 to 1872. "Copyright, 2012, John C. Hall, Jr."

Friday, May 18, 2012

August 18, 1863



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                                                                           Headquarters ANVE [Army of Northern Virginia]
                                                                           August 18, 1863

Mrs. M. M. Corker
Green Cut
Burke County Georgia

Upon due inquiry concerning the fate of Captain S. A. Corker, I am sorry to say that nothing very definite can be ascertained.  He did his part bravely and well in a charge of Wrights Brigade on the enemy’s position at Gettysburg on July 2nd and when last seen was standing near a piece of the enemy’s artillery where the fire was very severe.  It is not known whether he was killed or wounded.  I hope he is living and may long be sparedto his family and the country.  We hold no communications with the enemy now on this line and they have restricted almost to prhibition visits to the North by the Flag of Truce boats.  I sympathize deeply with you in your anxiety and regret that I can do so little to relieve it.

I am very respectfully your obt. Servt [obedient servant]
RE Lee
Genl
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