Letters from Henry Semple in Tullahoma, Tennessee, to his son, Henry, Jr., and his wife, Emily.

Letters from Henry Semple in Tullahoma, Tennessee, to his son, Henry, Jr., and 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 first letter he writes his oldest son, giving him advice on being a gentlemen: "I am glad to know t...

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Letters from Henry Semple in Tullahoma, Tennessee, to his son, Henry, Jr., and his wife, Emily.
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Semple, Emily Virginia James; Semple, Henry C., 1822-1894; Semple, Henry C., Jr.; Soldiers--Confederate States of America--Alabama; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Health aspects; 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, 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 first letter he writes his oldest son, giving him advice on being a gentlemen: "I am glad to know that you escort the girls - All the men I ever met, who were good men, were fond of associating with girls, when they were boys - Such habits refine the character and make boys gentle and kind in their manners & conduct - You must not think that men who are gentle and kind, are not also brave." In the letter to his wife he discusses mutual acquaintances; sickness in camp; a recent review of the troops ("a noble sight"); and his desire to avoid further fighting if possible ("but also that I may go in with something like equal numbers if we do fight again, so that we may have something decisive."). He also reflects on the ultimate impact of the war on families: "We shall all have many gaps in our family circles & lists of friends, after the war is over." A transcription is included.
spelling Q0000038337 - Q0000038340Q38337 - Q38340Letters from Henry Semple in Tullahoma, Tennessee, to his son, Henry, Jr., and 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 first letter he writes his oldest son, giving him advice on being a gentlemen: "I am glad to know that you escort the girls - All the men I ever met, who were good men, were fond of associating with girls, when they were boys - Such habits refine the character and make boys gentle and kind in their manners & conduct - You must not think that men who are gentle and kind, are not also brave." In the letter to his wife he discusses mutual acquaintances; sickness in camp; a recent review of the troops ("a noble sight"); and his desire to avoid further fighting if possible ("but also that I may go in with something like equal numbers if we do fight again, so that we may have something decisive."). He also reflects on the ultimate impact of the war on families: "We shall all have many gaps in our family circles & lists of friends, after the war is over." A transcription is included.1863 March 201863-03-201860-1869Semple, Emily Virginia James; Semple, Henry C., 1822-1894; Semple, Henry C., Jr.; Soldiers--Confederate States of America--Alabama; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Health aspects; 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 aspectsTextCorrespondenceSemple, Henry C.Henry C. Semple papersLPR5v3328Alabama 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/4026
title Letters from Henry Semple in Tullahoma, Tennessee, to his son, Henry, Jr., and his wife, Emily.
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