Letter from Henry Semple at Missionary Ridge in Tennessee, to his wife, Emily.

Letter from Henry Semple at Missionary Ridge in 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 clothing he has recently received and his personal finances, including income, debt,...

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Letter from Henry Semple at Missionary Ridge in Tennessee, to his wife, Emily.
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Semple, Emily Virginia James; Semple, Henry C., 1822-1894; African Americans--Tennessee; Slave trade--Tennessee; Slavery--Tennessee; Soldiers--Confederate States of America--Alabama; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Economic aspects; 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 clothing he has recently received and his personal finances, including income, debt, credit, and assets; one of his debts is for the "purchase of Sarah's children" from the estate of a woman in Tennessee. A transcription is included.
spelling Q0000038382 - Q0000038385Q38382 - Q38385Letter from Henry Semple at Missionary Ridge in 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 clothing he has recently received and his personal finances, including income, debt, credit, and assets; one of his debts is for the "purchase of Sarah's children" from the estate of a woman in Tennessee. A transcription is included.1863 October 271863-10-271860-1869Semple, Emily Virginia James; Semple, Henry C., 1822-1894; African Americans--Tennessee; Slave trade--Tennessee; Slavery--Tennessee; Soldiers--Confederate States of America--Alabama; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Economic aspects; 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/4042
title Letter from Henry Semple at Missionary Ridge in Tennessee, to his wife, Emily.
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