Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Among the dead at Fort Donelson . . .

. . . we learn by a private dispatch, is Capt. Cloutman of Company K, 2d Iowa.  Capt. C. commanded a company from Ottumwa.  He formerly resided in Burlington and has many friends and acquaintances here.  He has given his life to his country as thousands of other brave men have done and are doing.  Their families must be provided for.  Their names will live in the hearts of a grateful people

– Published in The Burlington Weekly Hawk-Eye, Burlington, Iowa, Saturday, February 22, 1862, p. 2

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