From May 1861 to June 1862, John Hall served in the 6th Alabama Infantry. In the letter he discusses picket duty and the weather in camp ("It is so cold that I can hardly write"); upcoming troop movements and recent battles ("We are anxious to hear...
From June 1862 to November 1863, Bolling Hall, Jr., was lieutenant colonel of the 2nd Battalion, Hilliard's Legion. In the letter he discusses his duties in camp ("You seem to have all been under the impression that I have had command of the Legion...
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