Letter from Crenshaw Hall at the Cumberland Gap in Kentucky, to his father, Bolling, in Alabama.

Letter from Crenshaw Hall at the Cumberland Gap in Kentucky, to his father, Bolling, in Alabama.

From July 1862 to November 1863, Crenshaw Hall was adjutant of the 2nd Battalion, Hilliard's Legion. In the letter he discusses the promotion of his brother, James; a "Bridge disaster" during recent troop movements ("There were about 20 or 30 on the bridge when it fell and of cou...

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Letter from Crenshaw Hall at the Cumberland Gap in Kentucky, to his father, Bolling, in Alabama.
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Hall, Bolling, 1813-1897; Hall, Crenshaw, 1839-1893; Vallandigham, Clement L. (Clement Laird), 1820-1871; 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 July 1862 to November 1863, Crenshaw Hall was adjutant of the 2nd Battalion, Hilliard's Legion. In the letter he discusses the promotion of his brother, James; a "Bridge disaster" during recent troop movements ("There were about 20 or 30 on the bridge when it fell and of course terrible fright among them"); his opinion of some officers in the regiment; resignations, promotions, and changes in command; troop positions and strength in the area; lack of meat in camp ("men refused to drill two or three days ago because they had nothing but meal to eat") and food in the area ("The country here is completely foraged over...I do hope the enemy will not conquer us by starvation"); disloyal soldiers ("It is a fine time for traitors to gain influence...by taking the part of discontented men"); and the arrival of Clement Vallandigham in the South. He also mentions reconstruction sentiments in the South and expresses his commitment to the Confederacy: "I think there is a large reconstruction party in Ala & Ga especially, and hundreds of down right traitors in both states. There is plenty of evidence - see how the yankee invaders are treated & feasted. It hurts me more than the losing of the whole of Mississippi would...Whether we are to lose every cent and every life in the confederacy I am still in favor of prosecuting the War. And right now I think we ought to turn our guns and bayonets against traitors at home and here in our army...What preparations are Montgomrians [sic] making for the enemy. Will they welcome them with 'bloody hands to hospitable graves' or with wines and cakes &c." A transcription is included.
spelling Q0000041182 - Q0000041187Q41182 - Q41187Letter from Crenshaw Hall at the Cumberland Gap in Kentucky, to his father, Bolling, in Alabama.From July 1862 to November 1863, Crenshaw Hall was adjutant of the 2nd Battalion, Hilliard's Legion. In the letter he discusses the promotion of his brother, James; a "Bridge disaster" during recent troop movements ("There were about 20 or 30 on the bridge when it fell and of course terrible fright among them"); his opinion of some officers in the regiment; resignations, promotions, and changes in command; troop positions and strength in the area; lack of meat in camp ("men refused to drill two or three days ago because they had nothing but meal to eat") and food in the area ("The country here is completely foraged over...I do hope the enemy will not conquer us by starvation"); disloyal soldiers ("It is a fine time for traitors to gain influence...by taking the part of discontented men"); and the arrival of Clement Vallandigham in the South. He also mentions reconstruction sentiments in the South and expresses his commitment to the Confederacy: "I think there is a large reconstruction party in Ala & Ga especially, and hundreds of down right traitors in both states. There is plenty of evidence - see how the yankee invaders are treated & feasted. It hurts me more than the losing of the whole of Mississippi would...Whether we are to lose every cent and every life in the confederacy I am still in favor of prosecuting the War. And right now I think we ought to turn our guns and bayonets against traitors at home and here in our army...What preparations are Montgomrians [sic] making for the enemy. Will they welcome them with 'bloody hands to hospitable graves' or with wines and cakes &c." A transcription is included.1863 May 291863-05-291860-1869Hall, Bolling, 1813-1897; Hall, Crenshaw, 1839-1893; Vallandigham, Clement L. (Clement Laird), 1820-1871; 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/4862
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