Letter from James R. Riggs near Atlanta, Georgia, to his sister, Sallie.

Letter from James R. Riggs near Atlanta, Georgia, to his sister, Sallie.

During the Civil War, Riggs served in Company G of the 27th Mississippi Infantry Regiment. In the letter he discusses nearby fighting and preparations being made in his own camp ("we are cleaning up the encamp as if we expected to remain here for a while I hope we may for I am so tired of so mu...

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Letter from James R. Riggs near Atlanta, Georgia, to his sister, Sallie.
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Riggs, James R., 1840-1864; Riggs, Sarah Ragan; Soldiers--Confederate States of America; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Campaigns; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Military life; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Military personnel; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Social aspects
description During the Civil War, Riggs served in Company G of the 27th Mississippi Infantry Regiment. In the letter he discusses nearby fighting and preparations being made in his own camp ("we are cleaning up the encamp as if we expected to remain here for a while I hope we may for I am so tired of so much moving"). He also mentions that he needs clothing, supplies, and food ("eatibles such as onions, peas...Irish potatoes or anything that wont spoil"). Riggs asks for his brother-in-law to send a young man with the items, and he gives specific directions for traveling and delivering the package ("tell him if he comes to be particular and not let no one steal his things").
spelling Q0000021807 - Q0000021810Q21807 - Q21810Letter from James R. Riggs near Atlanta, Georgia, to his sister, Sallie.During the Civil War, Riggs served in Company G of the 27th Mississippi Infantry Regiment. In the letter he discusses nearby fighting and preparations being made in his own camp ("we are cleaning up the encamp as if we expected to remain here for a while I hope we may for I am so tired of so much moving"). He also mentions that he needs clothing, supplies, and food ("eatibles such as onions, peas...Irish potatoes or anything that wont spoil"). Riggs asks for his brother-in-law to send a young man with the items, and he gives specific directions for traveling and delivering the package ("tell him if he comes to be particular and not let no one steal his things").1864 July 181864-07-181860-1869Riggs, James R., 1840-1864; Riggs, Sarah Ragan; Soldiers--Confederate States of America; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Campaigns; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Military life; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Military personnel; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Social aspectsTextCorrespondenceRiggs, 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/3196
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