Letter from James A. Hall in camp near Shelbyville, Tennessee, 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 expresses grief at the news of his sister's death; he and his brothers hope to be "a blessing and not a sorrow" to their father during this difficult time. He also...

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Format: Electronic
Published: Alabama Department of Archives and History
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Online Access:http://cdm17217.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/voices/id/4853
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Summary:During the Civil War, James Hall served as a captain in Company K of the 24th Alabama Infantry regiment. In the letter he expresses grief at the news of his sister's death; he and his brothers hope to be "a blessing and not a sorrow" to their father during this difficult time. He also briefly mentions rumors of campaigns in the war. A transcription is included.