The regiment was organized at Auburn, Alabama, in 1862, and it saw action at Perryville, Murfreesboro, Chickamauga, Mission Ridge, Dalton, Atlanta and Franklin. The book contains muster lists for the company and gives information about supplies and...
During the Civil War, Riggs served in Company G of the 27th Mississippi Infantry Regiment. In the letter he describes recent fighting at Atlanta and mentions that their father is in the hospital in Eufaula, Alabama.
During the Civil War, Riggs served in Company G of the 27th Mississippi Infantry Regiment. In the letter he discusses recent troop movements and campaigns, and he mentions that a lot of men have been deserting lately: "...we have lost a great many...
During the Civil War, James Hall served as a captain in Company K of the 24th Alabama Infantry regiment. In the letter he discusses the health of his two brothers who are in camp with him; clothing needed by the soldiers; the possibility of a short...
During the war, Warrick served in the Coosa Home Guards, and he was a private in Company C of the 34th Alabama Infantry. In the letter he explains that the Confederate forces are retreating from Dalton, Georgia, and are about thirty miles from...
During the Civil War James R. Cumming served in Ketchum's (Garrity's) Battery, a Confederate artillery unit; Kate Cumming served as a nurse and matron in Confederate hospitals in Mississippi, Tennessee, Alabama, and Georgia. In the letter James...
During the war, Warrick served in the Coosa Home Guards, and he was a private in Company C of the 34th Alabama Infantry. In the letter he discusses the heavy casualties suffered during recent battles in Atlanta: "I hav bin through 2 of as hard...
Frank wrote this letter to Riley and Frances while their daughter Ocllo was visiting her grandparents in Washington, D.C. He describes their outings and also mentions his role in getting a prisoner released from the Atlanta penitentiary.
In the first letter Edwards protests the recent appearance of Ralph McGill, editor of the Atlanta Constitution, on an Auburn television station. On the program McGill criticized Alabama, "the people and their customs." Edwards also encloses a copy...
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