Newborn J. South enlisted as a Private in Company K, 5th Texas Infantry April 5, 1862 in Polk County, Texas by Lieutenant Hubert for the duration of the war, left sick in camp, August 7, 1862, admitted to Winder, Division 3 Hospital, Richmond, Va. September 23, 1862, transferred to Danville, Virginia hospital December 25, Chronic Diarrhoea, died in hospital May 17, 1863, Bronchitis, effects left consisted of $54.00, Blanket, Haversack, Canteen, 3 pr. pants, Hat, overcoat, shoes, 1 coat, 2 pr. drawers, 3 shirts & oil cloth, suspenders, socks, Testament, Razor & Strop, Bullet molds, PO Knife & 8 plugs Tobacco
M323: Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of Texas
You may procure his records through the service noted in the Red enclosed box above.
P. S. I have never seen such a detailed list of a soldier's possessions. This is a great find.