Letter from Alex K. Hall in camp in either Georgia or Tennessee, to his mother, probably in Portland, Alabama.

Letter from Alex K. Hall in camp in either Georgia or Tennessee, to his mother, probably in Portland, Alabama.

During the Civil War, Alex served in the 2nd and 3rd Alabama Cavalry. In the letter he discusses clothing he has received and more that he and other men will need; weather and conditions in camp; nearby fighting; his duties as an escort ("It is one of the easiest positions in the army...Carryin...

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Letter from Alex K. Hall in camp in either Georgia or Tennessee, to his mother, probably in Portland, Alabama.
fulltopic Alabama documents
Hall, Alexander K. (Alexander Kirtland), 1845-1881; Hall, Mary Ann Cooke; African Americans--Alabama; Slavery--Alabama; 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--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--Religious aspects; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Social aspects
description During the Civil War, Alex served in the 2nd and 3rd Alabama Cavalry. In the letter he discusses clothing he has received and more that he and other men will need; weather and conditions in camp; nearby fighting; his duties as an escort ("It is one of the easiest positions in the army...Carrying papers around for the big bugs makes a man hate to acknoledge [sic] his command"); services at a local church and the growth of the congregation; illness in camp ("in the way of dysentary [sic]") and the condition of the hospitals ("all as neat, clean, and comfortable as any private house so that the sick, who usualy [sic] have a horror of the place, go without the least hesitation"); and mutual acquaintances. He ends with "Give my love to all, Darkies included of course." A transcription is included.
spelling Q0000038658 - Q0000038661Q38658 - Q38661Letter from Alex K. Hall in camp in either Georgia or Tennessee, to his mother, probably in Portland, Alabama.During the Civil War, Alex served in the 2nd and 3rd Alabama Cavalry. In the letter he discusses clothing he has received and more that he and other men will need; weather and conditions in camp; nearby fighting; his duties as an escort ("It is one of the easiest positions in the army...Carrying papers around for the big bugs makes a man hate to acknoledge [sic] his command"); services at a local church and the growth of the congregation; illness in camp ("in the way of dysentary [sic]") and the condition of the hospitals ("all as neat, clean, and comfortable as any private house so that the sick, who usualy [sic] have a horror of the place, go without the least hesitation"); and mutual acquaintances. He ends with "Give my love to all, Darkies included of course." A transcription is included.1863 August 151863-08-151860-1869Hall, Alexander K. (Alexander Kirtland), 1845-1881; Hall, Mary Ann Cooke; African Americans--Alabama; Slavery--Alabama; 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--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--Religious aspects; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Social aspectsTextCorrespondenceHall, Alexander K.Alexander K. Hall family papersLPR58v1969Alabama 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/4260
title Letter from Alex K. Hall in camp in either Georgia or Tennessee, to his mother, probably in Portland, Alabama.
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