The letter informs Dellet that shoes he ordered for his slaves have been shipped. The bill for the purchase is written at the top of the letter; the price reflects "the particulars of our cotton market."
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 reflects on the anniversary of his company's...
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 first letter he writes his oldest son, giving him advice...
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 his desire to retire from military...
During the Civil War, James Hall served as a captain in Company K of the 24th Alabama Infantry regiment. In the letter he discusses conditions in camp ("comfortable winter quarters") and news he has received about his brothers. He also reflects on...
During the Civil War, Alex served in the 2nd and 3rd Alabama Cavalry. In the letter he discusses current troop positions and lack of preparations ("it seems as if we were inviting the enemy over"); mutual acquaintances; and the availability of food...
During the Civil War, Hall served in the 2nd and 3rd Alabama Cavalry. In the letter he discusses his health ("I have a pretty bad case of a camp disease"); supplies and clothing he needs; possible troop movements; news of the war in other parts of...
During the Civil War, Hall served in the 2nd and 3rd Alabama Cavalry. In the letter he discusses relatives and mutual acquaintances (including the death of his brother, Herbert); his experience in the Confederate army; his plans to return home and...
In the letter she describes a raid by Union soldiers on her family's property: "After the Boats and Negroes all left we gathered up the fragments and were surprised that so much was left...We feel devoutly grateful that the place was not burned and...
Smith, nicknamed "Howling Mad," became the highest ranking officer from Alabama in World War II, attaining the rank of lieutenant general by the end of the war. In the letter he discusses family members and reflects on the future of the war:...
In this letter to Chief Justice Livingston and Colonel Prichard, Boykin reflects on their friendship and mentions some difficulties he is having with a real estate deal in Maryland.
2009-09-15
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