The author of the letter addresses Hall's apparent complaints about the new military organization of the university. He explains that new system is expected to reduce expenses, and he discusses specific areas where cost is reduced or unchanged...
From June 1862 to November 1863, Bolling Hall, Jr., was lieutenant colonel of the 2nd Battalion, Hilliard's Legion. In the letter he describes an incident between himself and a fellow officer, which ended in the arrest of both men and Hall's...
In the letter Bragg offers condolences after the death of Hall's son, Bolling. During the Civil War, Bolling Hall, Jr., had served under General Bragg.
In the letter, Cram asks Walker to assist Bolling Hall as he travels to visit two of his sons, who have been wounded in battle. In notes at the end, Walker directs his employees to ensure Hall's "speedy transit to the battle field"; conductors are...
In the letter Marks discusses the education of Hall's daughter, Mary Louisa, and he gives details about the music program at the school. A transcript is included.
In the letter Edward Crenshaw gives news of Hall's five sons, who have been in battle; two of them have been wounded: "Capt. Pearce saw me just as I was leaving, and assured me that Bollings [sic] wound was only slight. But that he was rather...
During the Civil War, Seibels served as a colonel of the 6th Alabama Infantry regiment. In the letter he discusses the discharge and transfer of Hall's sons, John and Crenshaw, and he mentions that he does not plan to reenlist ("I have determined...
In the letter Meeks begins by discussing the proposed appointment of Mr. Jones as superintendent in a Methodist congregation in the state. He then asks for Hall's advice in political matters, especially related to the presidential election of 1848:...
In the letter Womack announces his intention to run as "a solicitor for the Second Judicial Circuit," and he asks for Hall's support. A transcript is included.