Letter from Bolling Hall, Jr., in Resaca, Georgia, to his father in Montgomery, Alabama.

Letter from Bolling Hall, Jr., in Resaca, Georgia, to his father in Montgomery, Alabama.

From November 1863 through the end of the Civil War, Bolling Hall, Jr., was colonel of the 59th Alabama Infantry regiment. In the letter he reports that his brother, James, is safe (he had been reported dead). He also discusses difficulties he is experiencing with his wound ("I cannot stand as...

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Letter from Bolling Hall, Jr., in Resaca, Georgia, to his father in Montgomery, Alabama.
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Hall, Bolling, 1813-1897; Hall, Bolling, 1837-1866; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Campaigns; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Casualties; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Military life; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Military personnel
description From November 1863 through the end of the Civil War, Bolling Hall, Jr., was colonel of the 59th Alabama Infantry regiment. In the letter he reports that his brother, James, is safe (he had been reported dead). He also discusses difficulties he is experiencing with his wound ("I cannot stand as much fatigue as I expected & if in a day or two nothing turns up to give me a chance to rejoin my Brigade I shall come back"); and conditions in camp; recent battles in Tennessee, including the loss at Missionary Ridge; and the resignation of General Bragg: "I heard several say the defeat at Missionary ridge was not as great a calamity as the removal of Genl Bragg & the latter has demoralized the army more than the former. What are we to come to if newspapers & politicians too cowardly themselves to go into danger are thus to break down our best & bravest Generals. Officers tell me they saw the Old General ride in front of our men as they retreated, that is between them & the enemy, while the storm of lead was heaviest & beg them by all they held sacred, reminding them of their homes & friends & for God's sake to stand for only 20 minutes longer & he would promise them victory. And when he found all of no avail they say they believe he courted death that he wanted to die. It is hard on a brave & true patriot to be thus thrown aside." A transcription is included.
spelling Q0000041412 - Q0000041416Q41412 - Q41416Letter from Bolling Hall, Jr., in Resaca, Georgia, to his father in Montgomery, Alabama.From November 1863 through the end of the Civil War, Bolling Hall, Jr., was colonel of the 59th Alabama Infantry regiment. In the letter he reports that his brother, James, is safe (he had been reported dead). He also discusses difficulties he is experiencing with his wound ("I cannot stand as much fatigue as I expected & if in a day or two nothing turns up to give me a chance to rejoin my Brigade I shall come back"); and conditions in camp; recent battles in Tennessee, including the loss at Missionary Ridge; and the resignation of General Bragg: "I heard several say the defeat at Missionary ridge was not as great a calamity as the removal of Genl Bragg & the latter has demoralized the army more than the former. What are we to come to if newspapers & politicians too cowardly themselves to go into danger are thus to break down our best & bravest Generals. Officers tell me they saw the Old General ride in front of our men as they retreated, that is between them & the enemy, while the storm of lead was heaviest & beg them by all they held sacred, reminding them of their homes & friends & for God's sake to stand for only 20 minutes longer & he would promise them victory. And when he found all of no avail they say they believe he courted death that he wanted to die. It is hard on a brave & true patriot to be thus thrown aside." A transcription is included.1863 December 61863-12-061860-1869Hall, Bolling, 1813-1897; Hall, Bolling, 1837-1866; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Campaigns; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Casualties; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Military life; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Military personnelTextCorrespondenceBolling 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/4792
title Letter from Bolling Hall, Jr., in Resaca, Georgia, to his father in Montgomery, Alabama.
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