During the Civil War, Moore served as a colonel of the 11th Alabama Infantry Regiment. In the letter he describes the First Battle of Manassas (also known as the First Battle of Bull Run); though his regiment did not arrive in time to participate...
During the Civil War, James Hall served as a captain in Company K of the 24th Alabama Infantry regiment. In the letter he discusses recent troop movements; activities and conditions in the new camp; the construction of fortifications; and an...
During the Civil War, Moore served as a colonel of the 11th Alabama Infantry Regiment. In the letter he describes recent troop movements and campaigns. He specifically mentions the Battle of Fort Donelson ("a sad blow to our army"); while he still...
During the Civil War, Alfred Moore served in the 33rd Alabama Infantry Regiment. In the letter he discusses how difficult it is to get a furlough: "This war looks like it is destined yet to continue many more years & if I don't go home whilst the...
2010-05-12
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