Letter from Henry Semple in the camp of Wood's Brigade, to his wife, Emily.
During the Civil War, Semple served as a captain of an artillery battery organized in Montgomery (known as Semple's Battery). He was later appointed a major and transferred to Mobile. In the letter he discusses upcoming campaigns; weather, sickness, and conditions in camp; his own attitude and...
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Alabama Department of Archives and History
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| Online Access: | http://cdm17217.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/voices/id/4010 |
| Summary: | During the Civil War, Semple served as a captain of an artillery battery organized in Montgomery (known as Semple's Battery). He was later appointed a major and transferred to Mobile. In the letter he discusses upcoming campaigns; weather, sickness, and conditions in camp; his own attitude and morale ("I am conscious that my amiable temper has become a little soured, but I shall endeavor now to correct it "); and personal finance and business ("I would prefer not owing anything to one of my own or your relations"). He also mentions that he has named two of the guns in his battery after his children. A transcription is included. |
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