Letter from James R. Riggs near Murfreesboro, 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 describes the weather and activities in camp; expresses his desire to see and hear from his family; and mentions his visits with the Prattville Dragoons, who are stationed nearby. He also disc...
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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 describes the weather and activities in camp; expresses his desire to see and hear from his family; and mentions his visits with the Prattville Dragoons, who are stationed nearby. He also discusses his unsuccessful effort to join the Dragoons: "I will also try again as soon as my capt returns to his company...I would like very much to be with the Dragoons for they have quite a easy time to what I have to under goe [sic] they are also anxious for me to be in that company." |
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