In the letter John discusses the tense political climate across the country, the possibility of secession, and the necessity of fighting: "I heard to day [sic] that the latest telegraphic news was that Gov. Wise had been assassinated, Cobb had been...
In the letter Bolling discusses his studies at the university; criticism of his father's vote in the Electoral College during the recent presidential election; "troubles in Autaugaville & Prattville among the negroes"; disagreements among Southern...
From May 1861 to June 1862 John Hall served in the 6th Alabama Infantry. In the letter to his father, he discusses upcoming fighting; sickness among the soldiers ("I reckon it is caused mostly from eating corn apples peaches &c."); conditions and...
From May 1861 to early 1862 Bolling Hall, Jr., served in the 6th Alabama Infantry. In the letter he discusses clothing he needs his family to send, adding that "I hate to be continually troubling you with our wants &c." He then includes a lengthy...
In the brief letter, Rice discusses the proposition the men have submitted. He refers to Captain B. C. Yancey and Captain Humphrys, but no further details are given.
From May 1861 to early 1862 Bolling Hall, Jr., served in the 6th Alabama Infantry. In the letter he discusses troop movements; preparations for fighting; recent battles; weather and conditions in camp ("It is hard to write you a letter now for my...
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 describes the Union bombardment of Fort McRee...
This mounted infantry regiment saw action in north Mississippi, north Georgia, and Tennessee. The book contains the roster and supply accounts for individual members of the company. Supplies listed include clothing, ammunition, blankets, and...
This company was originally Company A, 1st Battalion of Hilliard's Legion. It became Company F, 60th Alabama Infantry following reorganization at Charleston, Tennessee, after the Battle of Chickamauga in 1863. It later saw action in Virginia. The...
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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 life in the camp, especially the delay in receiving the allowance the soldiers were promised: "We...
During the war, J. H. Warrick served in Company D of the 17th Alabama Infantry; Thomas served in the Coosa Home Guards, and he was a private in Company C of the 34th Alabama Infantry. In the letter J. H writes about life in his company. He...
During the war, Warrick served in the Coosa Home Guards, and he was a private in Company C of the 34th Alabama Infantry. A. P. Wideman was the brother of Warrick's wife, Martha. In the first letter, dated April 1, 1862, Warrick asks Wideman to...
During the Civil War, Isaac Morgan served in Company C of the 37th Indiana Infantry Regiment. In the letter he describes fighting the "secesh" in north Alabama. He mentions camp activities and duties in Athens; Union soldiers who were captured and...
From May 1861 to June 1862, John Hall served in the 6th Alabama Infantry. In the letter he discusses the Battle of Seven Pines: "Gen. Rhodes made us a little speech before we got to the field telling us how much the day depended on us &c. We needed...
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 gives news of mutual acquaintances and describes death and despair in the camp: "I see a heap of strange...
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 conditions in his camp, such as illness and the quality of water. He then writes of his desire to be...
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 Warrick describes life in the camp (discussing food, sickness, deaths) and gives news of mutual acquaintances. He...
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 his unit's new camp ("we are stationed in a very nice place - good blue limestone water in...
From June 1862 to November 1863, Bolling Hall, Jr., was lieutenant colonel of the 2nd Battalion, Hilliard's Legion. In the letter he discusses money his is sending home; recent troop movements and positions; possible promotions in his regiment; and...