Letter from James A. Hall "in the Field" near Chattanooga, Tennessee, 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 duties, conditions, and weather in camp; local fighting with Union forces ("I do not think that our fire will be directed at the forts as tis not supposed that we...
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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/4775 |
| Summary: | During the Civil War, James Hall served as a captain in Company K of the 24th Alabama Infantry regiment. In the letter he discusses duties, conditions, and weather in camp; local fighting with Union forces ("I do not think that our fire will be directed at the forts as tis not supposed that we could do them any damage but we can make the rifle pits and town hotter places than the Yankees like to inhabit"); upcoming campaigns; and clothing that he needs from home. A transcription is included. |
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