Letter from Henry Semple in Wartrace, Tennessee, to his wife, Emily.

Letter from Henry Semple in Wartrace, Tennessee, 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 his health; conditions and the relative peace in camp ("I don't see any im...

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Letter from Henry Semple in Wartrace, Tennessee, to his wife, Emily.
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Semple, Emily Virginia James; Semple, Henry C., 1822-1894; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Campaigns; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Equipment and supplies; 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 letter he discusses his health; conditions and the relative peace in camp ("I don't see any immediate signs of a fight"); his desire to leave the army ("I may be obliged to wait until after the end of the coming campaign, but...I will devise some plan of getting away from the Army of Tenn"); and a recent visit with his wife's relatives ("Gave me real tea and out of a china cup!"). He also mentions an interesting women he recently saw: "There was an old maidenish looking young woman of about 35, but dressed up for 24, & seeing her on the lawn among the rose trees & vines, I was willing to accept her at that rate, until I thought I actually saw paint." A transcription is included.
spelling Q0000038367 - Q0000038369Q38367 - Q38369Letter from Henry Semple in Wartrace, Tennessee, 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 his health; conditions and the relative peace in camp ("I don't see any immediate signs of a fight"); his desire to leave the army ("I may be obliged to wait until after the end of the coming campaign, but...I will devise some plan of getting away from the Army of Tenn"); and a recent visit with his wife's relatives ("Gave me real tea and out of a china cup!"). He also mentions an interesting women he recently saw: "There was an old maidenish looking young woman of about 35, but dressed up for 24, & seeing her on the lawn among the rose trees & vines, I was willing to accept her at that rate, until I thought I actually saw paint." A transcription is included.1863 May 161863-05-161860-1869Semple, Emily Virginia James; Semple, Henry C., 1822-1894; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Campaigns; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Equipment and supplies; 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/4034
title Letter from Henry Semple in Wartrace, Tennessee, to his wife, Emily.
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