Letter from Crenshaw Hall near Chattanooga, Tennessee, to his father, Bolling, in Alabama.

Letter from Crenshaw Hall near Chattanooga, Tennessee, to his father, Bolling, in Alabama.

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...

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Letter from Crenshaw Hall near Chattanooga, Tennessee, to his father, Bolling, in Alabama.
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Hall, Bolling, 1813-1897; Hall, Crenshaw, 1839-1893; Confederate States of America--Politics and government; Soldiers--Confederate States of America--Alabama; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Campaigns; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Casualties; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Equipment and supplies; 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 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.
spelling Q0000041350 - Q0000041351Q41350 - Q41351Letter from Crenshaw Hall near Chattanooga, Tennessee, to his father, Bolling, in Alabama.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.1863 October 201863-10-201860-1869Hall, Bolling, 1813-1897; Hall, Crenshaw, 1839-1893; Confederate States of America--Politics and government; Soldiers--Confederate States of America--Alabama; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Campaigns; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Casualties; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Equipment and supplies; 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 has physical ownership of the material in its collections, in some cases we may not own the copyright to the material. It is the patron's obligation to determine and satisfy copyright restrictions when publishing or otherwise distributing materials found in our collections.600 PPI TIFFhttp://cdm17217.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/voices/id/4778
title Letter from Crenshaw Hall near Chattanooga, Tennessee, to his father, Bolling, in Alabama.
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