Letter from Alex K. Hall in camp at Dalton, Georgia, to his brother, Charlie, at a boarding school in Coosa County, Alabama.

Letter from Alex K. Hall in camp at Dalton, Georgia, to his brother, Charlie, at a boarding school in Coosa County, Alabama.

During the Civil War, Alex served in the 2nd and 3rd Alabama Cavalry. In the letter he describes a recent snowball fight: "There was many a battle fought yesterday, among the soldiers, with snowballs. About nine (9) oclock Capt Drew, of Co 'A,' sent in a flag of truce, with a chalange...

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Letter from Alex K. Hall in camp at Dalton, Georgia, to his brother, Charlie, at a boarding school in Coosa County, Alabama.
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Hall, Alexander K. (Alexander Kirtland), 1845-1881; Hall, Charles Dibblee, d. 1881; African Americans--Southern States; Slavery--Southern States; 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 describes a recent snowball fight: "There was many a battle fought yesterday, among the soldiers, with snowballs. About nine (9) oclock Capt Drew, of Co 'A,' sent in a flag of truce, with a chalange [sic], which was accepted by Capt Holloway. A line of battle was formed by both companies, and we all set vigorously to work, making balls. Even the negroes took a hand. Well in about ten minutes the fight began, by Capt Drews driving in our skirmishers. The battle lasted about a half hour, we holding our position, when the order was given, on both sides, to 'cease firing.' Many a fellow got his fill of snow." He then discusses the effect of the snow on the war ("will retard army movements for some time") and the crops ("The fruit crop will be an entire failure...It will also injure the corn and grain crops seriously in all parts of the Confederacy"). He also mentions Charlie's plans to leave school and join him in the military; the government's impressment of horses in Alabama; the high cost of provisions; new Confederate money to be issued soon; and the availability of food in camp ("We are doing very well in the eating line."). A transcription is included.
spelling Q0000038700 - Q0000038701Q38700 - Q38701Letter from Alex K. Hall in camp at Dalton, Georgia, to his brother, Charlie, at a boarding school in Coosa County, Alabama.During the Civil War, Alex served in the 2nd and 3rd Alabama Cavalry. In the letter he describes a recent snowball fight: "There was many a battle fought yesterday, among the soldiers, with snowballs. About nine (9) oclock Capt Drew, of Co 'A,' sent in a flag of truce, with a chalange [sic], which was accepted by Capt Holloway. A line of battle was formed by both companies, and we all set vigorously to work, making balls. Even the negroes took a hand. Well in about ten minutes the fight began, by Capt Drews driving in our skirmishers. The battle lasted about a half hour, we holding our position, when the order was given, on both sides, to 'cease firing.' Many a fellow got his fill of snow." He then discusses the effect of the snow on the war ("will retard army movements for some time") and the crops ("The fruit crop will be an entire failure...It will also injure the corn and grain crops seriously in all parts of the Confederacy"). He also mentions Charlie's plans to leave school and join him in the military; the government's impressment of horses in Alabama; the high cost of provisions; new Confederate money to be issued soon; and the availability of food in camp ("We are doing very well in the eating line."). A transcription is included.1864 March 231864-03-231860-1869Hall, Alexander K. (Alexander Kirtland), 1845-1881; Hall, Charles Dibblee, d. 1881; African Americans--Southern States; Slavery--Southern States; 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/4296
title Letter from Alex K. Hall in camp at Dalton, Georgia, to his brother, Charlie, at a boarding school in Coosa County, Alabama.
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