From May 1861 to early 1862 Bolling Hall, Jr., served in the 6th Alabama Infantry. In the letter he mentions recent fighting, including battles at Belmont, Kentucky, and Port Royal, South Carolina: "Some of the men are rather discouraged by our...
From June 1862 to November 1863, John Hall served in Co. E, 2nd Battalion, Hilliard's Legion. In the letter he discusses weather and conditions in the area ("I have never seen a dustier time in my life"); the health of the soldiers; recent and...
From June 1862 to November 1863, John Hall served in Co. E, 2nd Battalion, Hilliard’s Legion. In the letter he discusses his father's recent visit; duties and activities in camp; upcoming troop movements and campaigns; clothing that he and...
In the letter Long discusses federal intervention during the integration of the University of Mississippi, and he explains that this has discouraged support for the Democratic Party in his area. He commends Wallace for backing Mississippi Governor...
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