From May 1861 to June 1862 John Hall served in the 6th Alabama Infantry. In the letter he discusses recent troop movements; upcoming campaigns; soldiers who were court-martialed [sic] for falling asleep on picket duty ("It is thought quite...
During the Civil War, Jones served in Company G of the 41st Alabama Infantry Regiment; he was killed in the Battle of Chickamauga on September 20, 1863. In the letter he mentions the shortage and high cost of food in the area, where "the times is...
During the Civil War, James Hall served as a captain in Company K of the 24th Alabama Infantry regiment. In the letter he discusses his father's recent visit; clothing that he and another officer he need; the health of the soldiers; conditions in...
2011-10-20
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