Letter from James R. Riggs near Fort McRee in Florida, to his brother-in-law, Ferdinand ("Ferde") Smith.

Letter from James R. Riggs near Fort McRee in Florida, to his brother-in-law, Ferdinand ("Ferde") Smith.

During the Civil War, Riggs served in Company G of the 27th Mississippi Infantry Regiment. In the letter he discusses the recent death of his brother, Charlie, who had been sick with typhoid fever: "...it grieved me very much to hear the death of my onley [sic] Brother it almost broke my heart...

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Letter from James R. Riggs near Fort McRee in Florida, to his brother-in-law, Ferdinand ("Ferde") Smith.
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Riggs, James R., 1840-1864; Smith, Ferdinand Ellis; Soldiers--Confederate States of America; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Casualties; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Military life; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Military personnel
description During the Civil War, Riggs served in Company G of the 27th Mississippi Infantry Regiment. In the letter he discusses the recent death of his brother, Charlie, who had been sick with typhoid fever: "...it grieved me very much to hear the death of my onley [sic] Brother it almost broke my heart oh when I think on the past it makes my very heart shudder poor Charlie has payed the debt which we all have to pay." He also mentions that his company will be leaving Florida soon; they will probably be going to Mobile, Alabama, where Smith is stationed.
spelling Q0000021696 - Q0000021697Q21696 - Q21697Letter from James R. Riggs near Fort McRee in Florida, to his brother-in-law, Ferdinand ("Ferde") Smith.During the Civil War, Riggs served in Company G of the 27th Mississippi Infantry Regiment. In the letter he discusses the recent death of his brother, Charlie, who had been sick with typhoid fever: "...it grieved me very much to hear the death of my onley [sic] Brother it almost broke my heart oh when I think on the past it makes my very heart shudder poor Charlie has payed the debt which we all have to pay." He also mentions that his company will be leaving Florida soon; they will probably be going to Mobile, Alabama, where Smith is stationed.1862 May 41862-05-041860-1869Riggs, James R., 1840-1864; Smith, Ferdinand Ellis; Soldiers--Confederate States of America; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Casualties; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Military life; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Military personnelTextCorrespondenceRiggs, James R.James R. Riggs Civil War lettersSPR710v34533Alabama 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/3157
title Letter from James R. Riggs near Fort McRee in Florida, to his brother-in-law, Ferdinand ("Ferde") Smith.
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