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Note: Served until his death. He was killed at Petersburg, VA, 30Jul1864. Laban Odom and his brother-in-law Benjamin Franlin (Frank) Oglesby enlisted in the Burke Volunteers, CSA, on March 4, 1862. They were sent to a camp of instruction in Effingham County. One of the first letter sLaban wrote to his wife includes a note written by BF Oglesby to his sister Elmina. Elmina Oglesbee Effingham County, GA Dear Sister, I take mi pen in han to drop you a few lines to let you no how I am. I am not wel. I hope these few lines may find you all well. No news to rit to you. You rit to me as soon as you get this. Direct your letter to Guyton P.O. Effingham County, GA. in care of Capt. Harlow. B.F.Oglesbee
Note: Enlistged with brother Green Oglesby and brother-in-law Laban Odom.
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