During the Civil War, Jones served in Company G of the 41st Alabama Infantry Regiment; he was killed in the Battle of Chickamauga on September 20, 1863. In the letter he discusses his duties in the camp and sickness among the soldiers, and he...
During the Civil War, Riggs served in Company G of the 27th Mississippi Infantry Regiment. In the letter he discusses unconfirmed reports about Confederate successes, which he doubts to be true: "...have just heard that General Bragg had taken Buel...
2010-06-09
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