| From the Augusta Constitutionalist |
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| July 20, 1864 |
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| Railroad Accident |
| Griffin, July 19 |
| Four miles below Jonesboro {Macon
& Western RR} the
engine "Sunshine" was blown up. The engineer, James Husketh,
Dr. Dannis, Dr. Harris, and a negro wood passer, were killed. Tanner,
of the 36th Tennessee, one of the train guard, was also killed. The
engine and five cars are a total wreck. The track will be clear before
morning. |
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