NP, SW 8/13/1862

From the Southern Watchman (Athens, Ga.)
 
August 13, 1862
 
Exhumation of Corpses
   Our attention has been called to the fact, that, in a number of instances, the remains of deceased soldiers killed in the recent battles, or the victims of disease, have been disinterred for transportation to their late homes, at remote distances from Richmond. When a metallic burial case can be obtained, this transportation may be effected; but, otherwise, the expenditure for a wooden coffin, with sawdust or other packing, is just so much money thrown away, if we are correctly informed. We learn that it is rarely the case a corpse forwarded in this way reaches its destination. The rapidity of decomposition impels the railroad authorities to remove the corpse from the train, for re-interment, and thus the anxiety of relatives and friends to secure the remains for burial is defeated, and the heavy expense incurred in providing the coffin, &c., rendered unavailing. The removal of corpses should be deferred until the return of cold weather.
Richmond Whig

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