Letter from John E. Hall in camp on a hill near Chattanooga, Tennessee, to his father, Bolling, in Alabama.
From June 1862 to November 1863, John Hall served in Co. E, 2nd Battalion, Hilliard’s Legion. In the letter he discusses his father's recent visit; duties and activities in camp; upcoming troop movements and campaigns; clothing that he and another officer he need; morale of the Union and Confed...
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Alabama Department of Archives and History
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| Online Access: | http://cdm17217.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/voices/id/4771 |
| Summary: | From June 1862 to November 1863, John Hall served in Co. E, 2nd Battalion, Hilliard’s Legion. In the letter he discusses his father's recent visit; duties and activities in camp; upcoming troop movements and campaigns; clothing that he and another officer he need; morale of the Union and Confederate soldiers in the area ("Yankees very much discouraged. Our men all in good spirits"); and his confidence in General Bragg ("the Hero of the War"). A transcription is included. |
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