G. W. Bayless, John Matthews, and George Hancock to Unknown

KYR-0003-092-0130.xml

Accession Number

KYR-0003-092-0130

Document Genre

Correspondence

Repository

Kentucky Historical Society

Collection

George W. Johnson Papers

Item Location

Folder 6

Place of Creation

Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky

Date of Creation

16 April 1862

Dates Mentioned

1862-08-16

1861-08

Louisville Ky
April 16^th 1862.

I have just examined the body of the late Geo. W. Johnson, and can state in positive terms that I am able to identify the body beyond all doubt. I travelled to Virginia with him last August, when he showed me the old injury to his left arm and hand; which I now perceive [unchanged]. I am also able to recognize the f[...].

He rec^d two wounds: — One in the right thigh, a flesh wound, and not mortal:- a second in the abdomen about half way between the navel and pubis a little to right of the median line. This last
wound was, beyond doubt, the cause of his death. He must have died very soon after receiving this last wound; probably from loss of blood, and with very little suffering.

Both of his wounds were rec^d in front and were apparently from mine balls.

G. W. Bayless
John Matthews

Doctors, Bayliss & Matthews- at my request, have been with me in this examination and I have no dificulty in recognising the remains of my friend.

Geo. Hancock

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