2Cpl. William R. Smith was my 4th GGrandfather and died of disease at Camp Texas (is that the same as Camp Nelson?) at the age 27. He died August 10, 1862. I have found that he was buried at Camp Nelson.
He had enlisted with Co. E, 10 Texas Infantry (Nelson's), as Pvt. at Houston, Harris County, Texas, on October 23, 1861; he had been recruited at Parker County, Texas, on October 12, and was promoted to 2Cpl. on December 19, 1861.
I wish I had letters or even a photo to share, but I don't.
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