Letter from John E. Hall in Morristown, Tennessee, to his father, Bolling, in Alabama.

Letter from John E. Hall in Morristown, Tennessee, to his father, Bolling, in Alabama.

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"...

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Letter from John E. Hall in Morristown, Tennessee, to his father, Bolling, in Alabama.
fulltopic Alabama documents
Hall, Bolling, 1813-1897; Hall, John E. (John Elmore), 1842-1882; African Americans--Alabama; Slavery--Alabama; Soldiers--Confederate States of America--Alabama; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Campaigns; 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 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.
spelling Q0000041435 - Q0000041437Q41435 - Q41437Letter from John E. Hall in Morristown, Tennessee, to his father, Bolling, in Alabama.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.1864 January 101864-01-101860-1869Hall, Bolling, 1813-1897; Hall, John E. (John Elmore), 1842-1882; African Americans--Alabama; Slavery--Alabama; Soldiers--Confederate States of America--Alabama; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Campaigns; 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/4816
title Letter from John E. Hall in Morristown, Tennessee, to his father, Bolling, in Alabama.
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