| Summary: | From July 1862 to November 1863, Crenshaw Hall was adjutant of the 2nd Battalion, Hilliard's Legion. In the letter he discusses the recuperation of his brother Bolling, who was wounded in battle; his own recent illness; his duties in camp ("My position as Adjt is not unpleasant"); the death of his brother Tom, who died from a battle wound ("I still think of Tom, not simply as a brother dead but of his manliness, bravery and all his good traits"); and supplies he needs from home. He also mentions an address delivered by Jefferson Davis: "I read to the Battalion today Jeff Davis address to the army of Tenn - all pronounce it an eloquent address in my opinion no better was ever published to an army. His allusion to Genl Bragg as the one who has done most in proportion to what he has claims and his bitter irony on his subordinates sowing the seeds of distrust & discontent cannot be better. I believe that Pres. Davis is hopeful from the tenor of his address." A transcription is included.
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