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- May 12, 2010
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- Now Florida but always a Kentuckian
I was reading about postal service during and before Civil War when came across article on Old Douglas. He has grave marker at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Vicksburg, Mississippi.
Old Douglas was the Mascot of the 43rd Ms Infantry. He served with the Unit until he was killed by a Union sharpshooter at Vicksburg.
The marker reads: "Old Douglas was the faithful, patient camel of the 43rd Ms. Infantry Vols. CSA. Douglas was a Dromedary Camel, and was given to Col. Moore by Lt. Hargrove of Co. B._"
There is a picture of memorial at flickr photo sharing. Look up Confederate Camels or Old Douglas and will come up.
Old Douglas was the Mascot of the 43rd Ms Infantry. He served with the Unit until he was killed by a Union sharpshooter at Vicksburg.
The marker reads: "Old Douglas was the faithful, patient camel of the 43rd Ms. Infantry Vols. CSA. Douglas was a Dromedary Camel, and was given to Col. Moore by Lt. Hargrove of Co. B._"
There is a picture of memorial at flickr photo sharing. Look up Confederate Camels or Old Douglas and will come up.