Accidentally shot, 1864

From The Daily Dispatch: May 9, 1864: Accidentally shot. –A gentleman from Oregon Hill, while assembling for militia drill Friday afternoon, accidentally lost his hold upon the musket which he was carrying, when it fell with the butt to the ground, the force of which discharged its contents, inflicting a serious wound in his arm. […]

May 9, 2011; 8:13 AM • by Oregon Hill

From The Daily Dispatch: May 9, 1864:

Accidentally shot.

–A gentleman from Oregon Hill, while assembling for militia drill Friday afternoon, accidentally lost his hold upon the musket which he was carrying, when it fell with the butt to the ground, the force of which discharged its contents, inflicting a serious wound in his arm. For the time being he is disqualified for service.

• Recommend this
  on Facebook

• 
  

  Report an error

• 

  Subscribe to our
  Weekly Digest

Oregon Hill

• More from

May 9, 2011 8:13 AM 0