Letter from Alex K. Hall in camp at Dalton, Georgia, to his father, probably in Portland, Alabama.
During the Civil War, Alex served in the 2nd and 3rd Alabama Cavalry. In the letter he discusses his brother's plans to join the service; the possibility of buying another horse ("horses will command a good price untill [sic] peace"); relative peace in camp; morale of the soldiers (&q...
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Alabama Department of Archives and History
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| Summary: | During the Civil War, Alex served in the 2nd and 3rd Alabama Cavalry. In the letter he discusses his brother's plans to join the service; the possibility of buying another horse ("horses will command a good price untill [sic] peace"); relative peace in camp; morale of the soldiers ("This army is in fine spirits"); upcoming campaigns; health of the soldiers; activities in camp; and a recent church service in camp. A transcription is included. |
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