Letter from Alex K. Hall in camp at Dalton, Georgia, to his mother, Mary Ann, probably in Portland, Alabama.

Letter from Alex K. Hall in camp at Dalton, Georgia, 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 the journey back to his company after furlough, including traveling expenses, companions, and accommodations along the way (one night he "Camped out at Blue Mountain getting or rather stealing enoug...

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Letter from Alex K. Hall in camp at Dalton, Georgia, to his mother, Mary Ann, probably in Portland, Alabama.
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Hall, Charles Dibblee, d. 1881; Hall, Mary Ann Cooke; Soldiers--Confederate States of America--Alabama; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Campaigns; 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--Military life; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Military personnel; 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 the journey back to his company after furlough, including traveling expenses, companions, and accommodations along the way (one night he "Camped out at Blue Mountain getting or rather stealing enough government corn for all of our stock"). He also refers to a "bacon bond" that several men are using to exempt themselves from service; mentions the reports of upcoming troop movements ("The men are scared nearly to death about it"); and sends news of mutual acquaintances. A transcription is included.
spelling Q0000038704 - Q0000038707Q38704 - Q38707Letter from Alex K. Hall in camp at Dalton, Georgia, 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 the journey back to his company after furlough, including traveling expenses, companions, and accommodations along the way (one night he "Camped out at Blue Mountain getting or rather stealing enough government corn for all of our stock"). He also refers to a "bacon bond" that several men are using to exempt themselves from service; mentions the reports of upcoming troop movements ("The men are scared nearly to death about it"); and sends news of mutual acquaintances. A transcription is included.1864 April 241864-04-241860-1869Hall, Charles Dibblee, d. 1881; Hall, Mary Ann Cooke; Soldiers--Confederate States of America--Alabama; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Campaigns; 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--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/4280
title Letter from Alex K. Hall in camp at Dalton, Georgia, to his mother, Mary Ann, probably in Portland, Alabama.
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