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- Letter from Anna ("Nannie") Dent in Eufaula, Alabama, to her husband, Hubert, in Rome, Georgia.
- 1863 September 21
- 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...
- Alabama Textual Materials Collection
- Incomplete letter from Anna ("Nan") Dent to her husband, Hubert.
- 1861-1865 circa
- 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...
- Alabama Textual Materials Collection
- Letter from Henry Semple in camp at Dog River Factory near Mobile, Alabama, to his wife, Emily.
- 1861-1862 circa
- 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 Semple describes conditions in his new camp, where...
- Alabama Textual Materials Collection
- Letter from Henry Semple in O' Bannonville, Florida to his wife, Emily, in Gainestown, Alabama.
- 1862 January 6
- 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 discusses the selection and enlistment of men...
- Alabama Textual Materials Collection
- Letter from P. T. Sayre in Montgomery, Alabama, to Emily Semple.
- 1863 February 11
- In the letter Sayre sends news of mutual acquaintances; mentions several people who have died ("death has been making fearful havoc among people in that neighborhood"); conscription of soldiers; the prospect of peace ("I don't think it will come...
- Alabama Textual Materials Collection
- Letter from Henry Semple in Tullahoma, Tennessee, to his wife, Emily.
- 1863 March 15
- 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 discusses their children and mutual...
- Alabama Textual Materials Collection
- Letter from C. T. Pollard in Montgomery, Alabama, to Emily Semple.
- 1863 March 23
- In the letter Sayre sends news of mutual acquaintances and mentions some money he is sending for Mrs. Semple.
- Alabama Textual Materials Collection
- Letter from Henry Semple in Tullahoma, Tennessee, to his wife, Emily.
- 1863 March 31
- 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 discusses the weather and conditions in camp;...
- Alabama Textual Materials Collection
- Letter from Henry Semple in Tullahoma, Tennessee, to his wife, Emily.
- 1863 April 4
- 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 discusses his desire to be promoted and...
- Alabama Textual Materials Collection
- Letter from Randall Cooke in Wallingford, Connecticut, to his daughter, Elizabeth Hall, probably in New York.
- 1862 February 17
- In the letter he discusses the death of his grandson, Edward (Elizabeth's nephew); the effects of winter weather in the area ("We hear almost daily of broaken [sic] hips - legs - & arms occasioned by falls on the ice"); clothes that he needs; and...
- Alabama Textual Materials Collection
- Letter from Alex K. Hall in camp in either Georgia or Tennessee, to his mother, probably in Portland, Alabama.
- 1863 August 15
- During the Civil War, Alex served in the 2nd and 3rd Alabama Cavalry. In the letter he discusses clothing he has received and more that he and other men will need; weather and conditions in camp; nearby fighting; his duties as an escort ("It is one...
- Alabama Textual Materials Collection
- Letter from Alex K. Hall in camp at Dalton, Georgia, to his father, probably in Portland, Alabama.
- 1863 March 6
- 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...
- Alabama Textual Materials Collection
- Letter from W. H. Crenshaw in Manningham, Alabama, to Bolling Hall in Montgomery, Alabama.
- 1863 October 12
- In the letter Crenshaw discusses selling one of his slaves; illness among his other slaves at home; and the recuperation of his son, who was wounded in battle. A transcript is included.
- Alabama Textual Materials Collection
- Letter from E. C. Elmore in Richmond, Virginia, to Bolling Hall in Alabama.
- 1863 October 8
- In the letter Elmore discusses personal financial matters, and he inquires about one of Hall's sons. A transcript is included.
- Alabama Textual Materials Collection
- Letters from William C. Williams in Richmond, Virginia, to Bolling Hall in Alabama.
- 1863 October
- During the Civil War, Williams served as the chaplain for the 24th Alabama Infantry regiment. In the letters, he offers condolences after Hall's son Tom died from wounds sustained at the Battle of Chickamauga. Williams was with Tom just before he...
- Alabama Textual Materials Collection
- Letter from James A. Hall at Missionary Ridge, Tennessee, to his father, Bolling, in Alabama.
- 1863 October 22
- During the Civil War, James Hall served as a captain in Company K of the 24th Alabama Infantry regiment. In the letter he discusses his brother Bolling, who was wounded in battle ("I...was much surprised to hear that Bolling had been so ill...I...
- Alabama Textual Materials Collection
- Letter from John E. Hall in camp near Knoxville, Tennessee, to his father, Bolling, in Alabama.
- 1863 May 14
- From June 1862 to November 1863, John Hall served in Co. E, 2nd Battalion, Hilliard's Legion. In the letter he expresses grief at the news of his sister's death: "My feelings are such that I can hardly write. The tears fill my eyes so fast that it...
- Alabama Textual Materials Collection
- Letter from James A. Hall in Shelbyville, Tennessee, to his father, Bolling, in Alabama.
- 1863 May 14
- During the Civil War, James Hall served as a captain in Company K of the 24th Alabama Infantry regiment. In the letter he expresses grief at the news of his sister's death: "My Dear Father I believe with you that she has gone to the arms of my...
- Alabama Textual Materials Collection
- Letter from Crenshaw Hall near Knoxville, Tennessee, to his father, Bolling, in Alabama.
- 1863 May 14
- From July 1862 to November 1863, Crenshaw Hall was adjutant of the 2nd Battalion, Hilliard's Legion. In the letter he discusses his sister's death and his deceased mother's influence on her children's spiritual lives: "We received your letter to...
- Alabama Textual Materials Collection
- Letter from Bolling Hall, Jr., in camp near Knoxville, Tennessee, to his father in Alabama.
- 1863 May 15
- From June 1862 to November 1863, Bolling Hall, Jr., was lieutenant colonel of the 2nd Battalion, Hilliard's Legion. In the letter he expresses grief at the news of his sister's death: "It is indeed hard to think of her as I left her young & happy &...
- Alabama Textual Materials Collection