From May 1861 to early 1862 Bolling Hall, Jr., served in the 6th Alabama Infantry. In the letter he explains that he will be unable to get a furlough, and he discusses the possibility of getting a promotion: "If I do not get a position I shall...
In the diary Willett discusses enlistment; camp life; the procurement of equipment and supplies; the health, background, and fate of the men in his company; his participation in a court martial committee; and troop movements and campaigns...
From May 1861 to early 1862, Bolling Hall, Jr., served in the 6th Alabama Infantry. In the letter he explains that "Since the furloughs have been knocked in the head there have been all sorts of plans in contemplation to secure the volunteers for a...
During the Civil War, Semple served as a captain of an artillery battery organized in Montgomery (known as Semple's Battery). He was later appointed a major and transferred to Mobile. In the letter he discusses the selection and enlistment of men...
During the Civil War, Moore served as a colonel of the 11th Alabama Infantry Regiment. In the letter he discusses his oldest son's enlistment in the army; though he originally preferred for his son to join some other company, he had come to hope...
The receipt also gives information about Cadenhead's rank, physical description, birthplace, occupation, and enlistment. At the time it was issued, Cadenhead was serving in Company F of the 45th Alabama Infantry.
The three men served in Company D of the 1st Alabama Infantry. The receipt gives information about each soldier's rank, physical description, birthplace, occupation, enlistment, and payment.
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