Letter from Alex K. Hall in camp at Dalton, Georgia, to his parents, probably in Portland, Alabama.
During the Civil War, Alex served in the 2nd and 3rd Alabama Cavalry. In the letter he discusses food available in camp ("well supplied in the eating line); clothing he needs; weather in the area; possible troop movements and campaigns; his low opinion of General Polk ("There is no doubt o...
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