During the Civil War, Alex served in the 2nd and 3rd Alabama Cavalry. In the letter he sends news of mutual acquaintances; asks about conditions at home; and describes the weather in camp. He also discusses his brother's plans to join the military:...
During the Civil War, Alex served in the 2nd and 3rd Alabama Cavalry. In the letter he discusses mutual acquaintances; weather in the area; possible campaigns; food available in camp ("We are getting plenty to eat now"); and the difficult living...
During the Civil War, Alex served in the 2nd and 3rd Alabama Cavalry. In the letter he discusses weather and conditions in camp; crops planted in the area; the possibility of a battle soon; reinforcements arriving daily; and the strict discipline...
During the Civil War, Alex served in the 2nd and 3rd Alabama Cavalry. In the letter he discusses Charlie's interest in joining the cavalry. Alex encourages him to enlist before the spring campaigns begin: "I think, or at least hope, that this will...
During the Civil War, Alex served in the 2nd and 3rd Alabama Cavalry. In the letter he describes a recent snowball fight: "There was many a battle fought yesterday, among the soldiers, with snowballs. About nine (9) oclock Capt Drew, of Co 'A,'...
During the Civil War, Alex served in the 2nd and 3rd Alabama Cavalry. In the letter he sends news of family and mutual acquaintances, and he discusses upcoming changes in the organization of the command (Do not know what will become of this army")....
During the Civil War, Alex served in the 2nd and 3rd Alabama Cavalry. In the letter he discusses his brother's plans to join the service; the possibility of buying another horse ("horses will command a good price untill [sic] peace"); relative...
During the Civil War, Alex served in the 2nd and 3rd Alabama Cavalry. In the letter he discusses the journey back to his company after furlough, including traveling expenses, companions, and accommodations along the way (one night he "Camped out at...
During the Civil War, Alex served in the 2nd and 3rd Alabama Cavalry. In the letter he discusses food available in camp ("well supplied in the eating line); clothing he needs; weather in the area; possible troop movements and campaigns; his low...
During the Civil War, Alex served in the 2nd and 3rd Alabama Cavalry. In the letter he discusses mutual acquaintances; "recruit furloughs" obtained by several men ("he puts in a recruit and gets 40 days more"); rumors of enemy troop movements; a...
During the Civil War, Henry 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 Ewell asks Semple to allow one of the men in...
At the time he wrote this letter, Pettus was serving as a lieutenant colonel of the 20th Alabama Infantry regiment, which he helped form. He was ultimately promoted to the rank of brigadier general.
During the Civil War, James Hall served as a captain in Company K of the 24th Alabama Infantry regiment. In the letter he explains that his servant has arrived with the food his family sent ("It was as welcome as twas unexpected by me. It came in...
During the Civil War, James Hall served as a captain in Company K of the 24th Alabama Infantry regiment. In the letter he describes the Battles of Chattanooga and Missionary Ridge, giving details about positions, orders, casualties, and prisoners....
During the Civil War, James Hall served as a captain in Company K of the 24th Alabama Infantry regiment. In the letter he discusses losses at the Battles of Chattanooga and Missionary Ridge, giving names of the casualties and prisoners from his...
During the Civil War, James Hall served as a captain in Company K of the 24th Alabama Infantry regiment. In the letter he discusses fighting in northeastern Mississippi, between Generals Polk and Sherman. He suspects that Sherman will next move...