During the Civil War, Thomas Hall served in Company K of the 24th Alabama Infantry regiment. In the letter he discusses recent troop movements; food available in camp; reinforcements being sent to the regiment; upcoming campaigns ("It will do us a...
During the Civil War, Jones served in Company G of the 41st Alabama Infantry Regiment; he was killed in the Battle of Chickamauga on September 20, 1863. In the letter he discusses mutual acquaintances who have died or are ill; food available in the...
In the letter Edward discusses recent activities, including twelve rides on a merry-go-round and visits to the "wild west show" and the "ghost show." Judging by the handwriting and content of the letter, Edward is a child. A transcript is included.