At the start of the Civil War, Hubert Dent was a 1st lieutenant of the Eufaula Rifles, which became Company B of the 1st Alabama Infantry; he was eventually promoted to captain and commanded Dent's Battery (formerly Robertson's Battery). In the...
During the Civil War, Hall served in the 2nd and 3rd Alabama Cavalry. In the letter he discusses the Battle of Franklin, which he describes as a Confederate victory (though the Union Army actually won). He mentions men who were killed or wounded in...
In the letter Sherrod discusses Mrs. Davis's husband, Newton (a colonel in the 24th Alabama Infantry regiment), who was recently wounded in battle. A transcript is included.
During the Civil War, Pettus served in the 20th Alabama Infantry regiment, which he helped form; he was ultimately promoted to the rank of brigadier general.
In the letter Short discusses Mrs. Davis's husband, Newton (a colonel in the 24th Alabama Infantry regiment), who was recently wounded in battle. A transcript is included.
In the letter Jennison discusses Mrs. Davis's husband, Newton (a colonel in the 24th Alabama Infantry regiment), who was recently wounded in battle. A transcript is included.
In the letter she discusses unreliable mail delivery; her sons' experiences in the Confederate army ("They never murmur or complain - laugh over their corn bread, tough Beef & tentless bed, and seems to realize how much better off they are than the...
During the war, Warrick served in the Coosa Home Guards, and he was a private in Company C of the 34th Alabama Infantry. In the letter he discusses the possibility of getting a furlough soon, and he mentions a recent unsuccessful campaign: "I shall...
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, Chambliss served in Goldthwaite's Battery. In the letter he asks for a furlough and explains that he has "furnished an approved recruit" to serve during his absence. Following the letter are two certificates, one from a...