Letter from Alex K. Hall in camp at Atlanta, Georgia, to his brother, Charlie.

Letter from Alex K. Hall in camp at Atlanta, Georgia, to his brother, Charlie.

During the Civil War, Alex served in the 2nd and 3rd Alabama Cavalry. In the letter he discusses fighting in the area ("A day without an artillery duel, is the exception, and not the rule"); news from Mobile regarding the fall of several Confederate forts there ("The fate of our homes...

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Letter from Alex K. Hall in camp at Atlanta, Georgia, to his brother, Charlie.
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Hall, Alexander K. (Alexander Kirtland), 1845-1881; Hall, Charles Dibblee, d. 1881; 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
description During the Civil War, Alex served in the 2nd and 3rd Alabama Cavalry. In the letter he discusses fighting in the area ("A day without an artillery duel, is the exception, and not the rule"); news from Mobile regarding the fall of several Confederate forts there ("The fate of our homes now rests on the successful defence [sic] of Mobile"); and the unpredictable weather in camp. He gives his brother advice about real estate and his plans for military service: "I don't approve it...the money is an object with us. For unless you would like to join the infantry you will need all that you can get, to keep yourself mounted." A transcription is included.
spelling Q0000038725 - Q0000038727Q38725 - Q38727Letter from Alex K. Hall in camp at Atlanta, Georgia, to his brother, Charlie.During the Civil War, Alex served in the 2nd and 3rd Alabama Cavalry. In the letter he discusses fighting in the area ("A day without an artillery duel, is the exception, and not the rule"); news from Mobile regarding the fall of several Confederate forts there ("The fate of our homes now rests on the successful defence [sic] of Mobile"); and the unpredictable weather in camp. He gives his brother advice about real estate and his plans for military service: "I don't approve it...the money is an object with us. For unless you would like to join the infantry you will need all that you can get, to keep yourself mounted." A transcription is included.1864 August 101864-08-101860-1869Hall, Alexander K. (Alexander Kirtland), 1845-1881; Hall, Charles Dibblee, d. 1881; 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 personnelTextCorrespondenceHall, 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/4286
title Letter from Alex K. Hall in camp at Atlanta, Georgia, to his brother, Charlie.
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