The commander of the 18th North Carolina, Colonel Purdie was shot dead the day after Jackson was wounded. By coincidence, he was buried the same day that Jackson died from pneumonia brought on by his accidental wounding back on May 3, 1863 at the Battle of Chancellorsville.
Mrs. Elizabeth Ellis Robeson wrote in her diary May 11, 1863, "I hear today that Col. Purdie was killed in battle last Sunday, 3rd of May. I spent the day with Mrs. Purdie, she is in great trouble. I deeply sympathize with her family. 9th-the Col's remains were brought up by the Hurt and were interred on Sunday the 10th- a large congregation attended...."
A Brave Leader. --B-R
The Battle of Fort Fisher, N.C.
