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Re: Soldier's Death Fall- hope not offensive

Hi George - that is interesting. I would think the country boy to be healthier (more physical labor, etc). City-bred boys would be exposed more to infectious diseases - being around more people. But, maybe the exposure built of some type of immunity or a lesser degree of effects.

I wonder if the city boys were cleaner? (handwashing, etc)

Also, it would seem the country boys would handle the climate extremities easier.

Maybe the definition or understanding of Country boy and City boy is different than what I envision, too. My Latil family (and other Civil War families) were raised in New Orleans and Baton Rouge. They lived in houses in the "city". But the city was still crude, I'd imagine. They lived long lives. People were more physical for the most part - riding horses, walking, etc.

I'd imagine the technical portions of military (guns, etc) varied between both types of soldiers. Country boys probably did a lot of animal shooting feeding the family. City bred men shot for sport?? and food?

My Latil family in Louisiana (Baton Rouge bred in the city) were expert shooters, armory people. In fact they were gunsmiths - their ancestral history comes from a long line of French military in high positions. The Latils operated gunsmith shops and saddles for many decades. They were often challenged by other companies to shooting contests.

My Gr Grandfather x3, Hector was wounded in Shiloh, took off 2 months and back. He was a 2nd Lt. His two brothers were captured at Port Hudson. His cousin was also captured. They did not have to suffer the horrible prison camps, thank goodness. His youngest brother was wounded but lived.

A side note of interest: The youngest brother, Louis Latil, ran away and joined the war and wanted to follow in his brothers footsteps. He married and lived long. But, his elderly wife was the first of two widows to finally receive the Conf. Pension in LA.

George, thank you - as usual you are a wealth of knowledge. I LOVE these message boards. I learn a lot.

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