Letter from James R. Riggs at Camp Maxey near Chattanooga, Tennessee to his sister, Martha Smith.
During the Civil War, Riggs served in Company G of the 27th Mississippi Infantry Regiment. In the letter he discusses his poor health; mentions a letter he received from an aunt; and predicts a confrontation with General Buell's forces: ".it is my opinion that we will have a severe battle...
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Alabama Department of Archives and History
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| Summary: | During the Civil War, Riggs served in Company G of the 27th Mississippi Infantry Regiment. In the letter he discusses his poor health; mentions a letter he received from an aunt; and predicts a confrontation with General Buell's forces: ".it is my opinion that we will have a severe battle up in this country before very long for we are crossing troops every days over the river with the intention of attacting [sic] Buels [sic] army it is supposed that Buel is leaving but do not know this to be true if he is we will follow him." He adds that "there is deserter nearly every days from the yankeys army to our side" and tells of one lieutenant in particular. |
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