Show VETERAN OF TWO WARS DEAD tacoma wash july 10 john selby a veteran ot the mexican and civil wars after a lingering allness died today he was 87 years old mr selby served under general zachary taylor in the battle of buena vista and later was under the united states troops operating in northern mexico he served three years on the union side in the civil war but falling sick was compelled to leave the service later he was given special work by the government and in recognition of his services received a personal letter from president abraham lincoln when he expressed his thanks for the services performed by sir selby tha remains will be sent to jacksonville his former home for interment |