Letter from Alex K. Hall in camp near Chattanooga, Tennessee, to his mother, Mary Ann, probably in Portland, Alabama.
During the Civil War, Alex served in the 2nd and 3rd Alabama Cavalry. In the letter he discusses traveling as a courier; difficult conditions in camp; the raid by General Joseph Wheeler in southeastern Tennessee; his opinion of several Confederate officers; rumors of battles; and possible upcoming c...
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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/4265 |
| Summary: | During the Civil War, Alex served in the 2nd and 3rd Alabama Cavalry. In the letter he discusses traveling as a courier; difficult conditions in camp; the raid by General Joseph Wheeler in southeastern Tennessee; his opinion of several Confederate officers; rumors of battles; and possible upcoming campaigns. He concludes with "Give my regards to all the darkies and love to all white folks." A transcription is included. |
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