Letter from James A. Hall in Dalton, Georgia, 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 his recent illness; conditions in camp; his servant, whom he is sending home ("I expect to start Ben home to night. He has been very sick since my return and thoug...
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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/4795 |
| 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 his recent illness; conditions in camp; his servant, whom he is sending home ("I expect to start Ben home to night. He has been very sick since my return and though now up is in bad health and I think a trip home will do him good"); and possible troop reorganizations ("Please do not say any thing of this as it a it is thought best always to keep these matters dark untill [sic] completed"). He also sends Christmas greetings and expresses his desire to be with his family. A transcription is included. |
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