| Summary: | From November 1863 through the end of the Civil War, John Hall served in Co. B, 59th Alabama Infantry regiment. In the letter he discusses his disappointment at not receiving a furlough ("I had inticipated [sic] so much pleasure at home with the family. But to day all hopes were frustrated"); unpredictable mail delivery; conditions in camp and his own morale ("I feel some what low spirited...still I know I have no reasons for feeling so. I was never in better health weigh more than I ever did, and above all are now in winter quarters, & enjoying a very comfortably fixed up cabin"); the arrival of his brother, Bolling, who has returned after recuperating from a wound; lack of news and information; a relative who is visiting; fears about upcoming battles ("The campaign next spring is bound to be a sever [sic] one. I almost feel like if I don't get a chance to go home this winter I never shall"); and clothing he needs. He also asks his father to send back two servants who had been visiting at home ("Bolling wants Jerry & Gilbert sent on immediately"). A transcription is included.
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