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 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--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 |
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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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Q0000038674 - Q0000038677Q38674 - Q38677Letter 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 campaigns. He concludes with "Give my regards to all the darkies and love to all white folks." A transcription is included.1863 October 191863-10-191860-1869Hall, 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--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 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/4265 |
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Letter from Alex K. Hall in camp near Chattanooga, Tennessee, to his mother, Mary Ann, probably in Portland, Alabama. |
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Letter from Alex K. Hall in camp near Chattanooga, Tennessee, to his mother, Mary Ann, probably in Portland, Alabama. |
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