During the Civil War, Riggs served in Company G of the 27th Mississippi Infantry Regiment. In the letter to Ferde he describes drills that his company has been practicing with nearby soldiers; mentions that General Beauregard has been in the area;...
During the Civil War, Riggs served in Company G of the 27th Mississippi Infantry Regiment. In the letter he discusses a religious revival that has been taking place in the camp, with nightly preaching for the last week. He also asks Martha to send...
During the Civil War, Riggs served in Company G of the 27th Mississippi Infantry Regiment. In the letter he briefly discusses the battle of Chickamauga and fighting at Chattanooga, and he mentions that he has not been harmed during the conflicts:...
During the Civil War, Riggs served in Company G of the 27th Mississippi Infantry Regiment. In the letter he explains that his health has improved and that he will soon be leaving to rejoin his company. He mentions clothing that was distributed to...
2010-06-09
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