Letter from James A. Hall in Columbus, Kentucky, to his father, Bolling, in Alabama.

Letter from James A. Hall in Columbus, Kentucky, to his father, Bolling, in Alabama.

During the Civil War, James Hall served as a captain in Company K of the 24th Alabama Infantry regiment. In the letter he discusses the need for new soldiers, hoping that "Our three successive defeats" (at Fishing Creek, Roanoke Island, and Fort Henry) will bring about a draft of eligible...

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Letter from James A. Hall in Columbus, Kentucky, to his father, Bolling, in Alabama.
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Hall, Bolling, 1813-1897; Hall, James A. (James Abercrombie), 1840-1868; Soldiers--Confederate States of America--Alabama; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Campaigns; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Health aspects; 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, James Hall served as a captain in Company K of the 24th Alabama Infantry regiment. In the letter he discusses the need for new soldiers, hoping that "Our three successive defeats" (at Fishing Creek, Roanoke Island, and Fort Henry) will bring about a draft of eligible men: "I don't like our arms being defeated - but so far as the South is concerned I rejoice...I hope that it may cause a draft of such men as Northington, who was so anxious to bring on the war - so 'ready & willing' to shed the last drop of his blood in defence [sic] of the South." He refers to recruiting efforts in Autauga County, Alabama, and asks his father to help: "Now if we had a recruiting officer at home, we - could get recruits. One of our men - Heath - is in Autaugaville, and is authorized to recruit for our company. If you can assist him in any way, it would be a great favor to the company." He also mentions the health of the soldiers ("not good yet") and the winter weather in camp. A transcription is included.
spelling Q0000041021 - Q0000041022Q41021 - Q41022Letter from James A. Hall in Columbus, Kentucky, to his father, Bolling, in Alabama.During the Civil War, James Hall served as a captain in Company K of the 24th Alabama Infantry regiment. In the letter he discusses the need for new soldiers, hoping that "Our three successive defeats" (at Fishing Creek, Roanoke Island, and Fort Henry) will bring about a draft of eligible men: "I don't like our arms being defeated - but so far as the South is concerned I rejoice...I hope that it may cause a draft of such men as Northington, who was so anxious to bring on the war - so 'ready & willing' to shed the last drop of his blood in defence [sic] of the South." He refers to recruiting efforts in Autauga County, Alabama, and asks his father to help: "Now if we had a recruiting officer at home, we - could get recruits. One of our men - Heath - is in Autaugaville, and is authorized to recruit for our company. If you can assist him in any way, it would be a great favor to the company." He also mentions the health of the soldiers ("not good yet") and the winter weather in camp. A transcription is included.1862 February 151862-02-151860-1869Hall, Bolling, 1813-1897; Hall, James A. (James Abercrombie), 1840-1868; Soldiers--Confederate States of America--Alabama; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Campaigns; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Health aspects; 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 aspectsTextCorrespondenceBolling Hall familyBolling Hall family papersLPR39, Vault box 52v3459Alabama 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 ha600 PPI TIFFhttp://cdm17217.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/voices/id/4763
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