Letter from L. A. Fagg in camp near Grosse Tête ("big head"), Louisiana, to his wife, Lucinda, probably in Jackson County, Alabama.

Letter from L. A. Fagg in camp near Grosse Tête ("big head"), Louisiana, to his wife, Lucinda, probably in Jackson County, Alabama.

During the Civil War, Fagg served as a private in both the 42nd Tennessee Infantry and the 55th Alabama Infantry. He was wounded during the siege of Vicksburg, Mississippi, and died there on July 6, 1863. In this letter, Fagg discusses possible upcoming battles (specifically mentioning "yanks a...

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Letter from L. A. Fagg in camp near Grosse Tête ("big head"), Louisiana, to his wife, Lucinda, probably in Jackson County, Alabama.
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Fagg, L. A. (Louis Alexander), 1839-1863; Fagg, Lucinda Thomas; Soldiers--Confederate States of America--Alabama; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Campaigns; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Economic aspects; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Military personnel; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Social aspects
description During the Civil War, Fagg served as a private in both the 42nd Tennessee Infantry and the 55th Alabama Infantry. He was wounded during the siege of Vicksburg, Mississippi, and died there on July 6, 1863. In this letter, Fagg discusses possible upcoming battles (specifically mentioning "yanks at vikburge") , financial matters, and news from home. He also expresses his desire for the war to end soon, and he asks his wife to write often: "i wante to see yo [and] the children mity bade I hope this ware will stop shortley I wante yo to rite to me as often as you can and i wante yo to rite how yo are a gitting a longe rite all of the news generaley." A transcription is included.
spelling Q0000246572 - Q0000246574Q246572 - Q246574Letter from L. A. Fagg in camp near Grosse Tête ("big head"), Louisiana, to his wife, Lucinda, probably in Jackson County, Alabama.During the Civil War, Fagg served as a private in both the 42nd Tennessee Infantry and the 55th Alabama Infantry. He was wounded during the siege of Vicksburg, Mississippi, and died there on July 6, 1863. In this letter, Fagg discusses possible upcoming battles (specifically mentioning "yanks at vikburge") , financial matters, and news from home. He also expresses his desire for the war to end soon, and he asks his wife to write often: "i wante to see yo [and] the children mity bade I hope this ware will stop shortley I wante yo to rite to me as often as you can and i wante yo to rite how yo are a gitting a longe rite all of the news generaley." A transcription is included.1863 June 131863-06-131860-1869Fagg, L. A. (Louis Alexander), 1839-1863; Fagg, Lucinda Thomas; Soldiers--Confederate States of America--Alabama; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Campaigns; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Economic aspects; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Military personnel; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Social aspectsTextCorrespondenceFagg , L. A. (Louis Alexander)Fagg and Thomas family papersSPR1132Alabama Department of Archives and History, 624 Washington Avenue, Montgomery, Alabama 36130EnglishThis material may be protected under U. S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S. Code) which governs the making of photocopies or reproductions of copyrighted materials. You may use the digitized material for private study, scholarship, or research. Though ADAH has physical ownership of the material in its collections, in some cases we may not own the copyright to the material. It is the patron's obligation to determine and satisfy copyright restrictions when publishing or otherwise distributing materials found in our collections.600 PPI TIFFhttp://cdm17217.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/voices/id/23740
title Letter from L. A. Fagg in camp near Grosse Tête ("big head"), Louisiana, to his wife, Lucinda, probably in Jackson County, Alabama.
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