During the Civil War, Riggs served in Company G of the 27th Mississippi Infantry Regiment. In the letter he discusses his poor health; mentions a letter he received from an aunt; and predicts a confrontation with General Buell's forces: ".it is my...
In the letter Charlotte discusses the sale and exchange of slaves from the estate of her grandfather Abner Crenshaw, of which Hall is executor: "I will take Harriet at the appraised...price. What did Dorcus & her family value at. if you please let...
During the Civil War, Riggs served in Company G of the 27th Mississippi Infantry Regiment. In the letter he mentions correspondence he has received from relatives and discusses the recent death of an aunt, "leaving an infant a week old without a...
During the Civil War, Riggs served in Company G of the 27th Mississippi Infantry Regiment. In the letter he mentions correspondence he has received from relatives and discusses the recent death of an aunt. He also discusses an anticipated battle...
In this letter to his biographer, Frank shares stories about his aunt, Glo Rush, who lived during the Civil War. He also briefly mentions upcoming business deals.
2009-09-15
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