Captain Alexander Myatt and the Lost Minnie Ball.

The Richland Beacon News, September 17, 1898, Page 2 AFTER THIRTY-FIVE YEARS Federal Bullet Removed From Capt. Myatt’s Head.                 Last June, thirty-five years ago, during the siege of Vicksburg, Capt. Alex Myatt received a Federal Minnie ball in his right eye.  From that time on until last week the bullet has remained in his … Continue reading Captain Alexander Myatt and the Lost Minnie Ball.