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"captured within the District of Corinth, Miss./Tishmingo County, September 7, 1863, resident of Tshimingo County, Miss., sent to Memphis"

Couple of questions?

When it states "within the District of Corinth" is this referring to the town or possible a larger area?

Also, it states he was sent to Memphis prior to being sent to Alton.

It is my understanding that it is likely he was sent by train from Cornith to Memphis and possibly by ship from Memphis to Alton, however, the reference to Memphis has me questioning if this would be Irving Block Prison.

Does this sound logical or is there other source information which suggests otherwise.

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