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The Daily Dispatch: April 24, 1861., [Electronic resource], Tragic Affair. (search)
Tragic Affair. --Capt. Jacob G. Burruss was shot by John and Thomas, Reds, in Columbus. Ga., on the 17th instant, and died the next day. The murderers had not been apprehended last accounts.
The Daily Dispatch: April 24, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 3 (search)
Dead body found. --An unknown man was found by the people near Keysville, on the Danville Railroad. on Wednesday, the 17th inst. When first seen he was observed lying on the ground, wet and speechless. He was taken to the house of W. W. Coles and efforts were made to restore him to consciousness, without avail. He died that night. There was nothing on his person by which his identity might be established. He had black hair and whiskers, hair inclined to curl, upper front teeth gone, between twenty-five and thirty years of age. Had on a black cassinet over-coat, pair of grey pantaloons, double-breasted grey vest, (blue stripes,) black wool hat with button on top, speckled calico shirt, mixed woolen under-shirt, thick brogans.--Had in his pocket a carpet-sack key. He may have been robbed of the latter article, though his body showed no bruises. C. J. At well, Keysville, Va., may be addressed for further information.