The Unknown Soldiers

The Unknown Soldiers. . An entry in the cemetery burial ledger written “Montgomery’s Signal Corps, Heth’s Division” Could Be A Clue To J.R. Montgomery…, Dear Father, This is my last letter to you. I went into battle this evening as courier for Genl. Heth. I have been struck by a piece of shell and my right shoulder is horribly mangled and I know death is inevitable. I am very weak but I wrote to you because I know you would be delighted to read a word from your dying son. I know death is near, that I will die far from home and friends of my early youth but I have friends here too who are kind to me. My friend Fairfax will write you at my request and give you the particulars of my death. My gave will be marked so that you may visit if you desire to do so, but is optionary with you whether you let me remains rest here or in Miss. I would like to rest in the grave yard with my dear mother and brothers but it’s a matter of minor importance. Let us all try to reunite in heaven. I pray my God to forgive my sins and I feel that his promises are true that he will forgive and save me. Give my love to all my friends. My strength fails me…My horse and my equipments will be left for you. Again, a long farewell to you. May we meet in heaven., Your Dying Son, , J.R. Montgomery, The names and resting places of all the brave Unknow Soldiers who fought in the Civil War may never be known. The photos here are of men who perished in Spotsylvania and believed to lie among the unknown.