Letters from the Hall brothers in LaFayette, Georgia, to their father, Bolling, in Alabama.
From June 1862 to November 1863, Bolling, Crenshaw, and John Hall served in 2nd Battalion, Hilliard’s Legion. James and Thomas served in Company K of the 24th Alabama Infantry regiment. In the first letter, Bolling explains that "Jim & Tom came up with us last night for the first time &...
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Alabama Department of Archives and History
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| Summary: | From June 1862 to November 1863, Bolling, Crenshaw, and John Hall served in 2nd Battalion, Hilliard’s Legion. James and Thomas served in Company K of the 24th Alabama Infantry regiment. In the first letter, Bolling explains that "Jim & Tom came up with us last night for the first time & are at present here with me so we are all five together now & all well & in good spirits. This is the first time we five have been together for several years." The brothers discuss recent troop movements and positions; changes in command; and upcoming campaigns. A transcription is included. |
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