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 his grandfather's death (Abner Crenshaw); the large number of desertions occurring in camp ("There are big traitors in this Battalion as well as a great many...

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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; Alabama--Politics and government--To 1865; Confederate States of America--Politics and government; 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 his grandfather's death (Abner Crenshaw); the large number of desertions occurring in camp ("There are big traitors in this Battalion as well as a great many small ones"); a command dispute between his brother, Bolling, and another officer; upcoming campaigns and troop movements; and food available in camp. He also expresses his concern over the future effectiveness of the Confederate troops: "For Gods [sic] sake if it is possible elect some man to the position of Governor who will institute a way of forcing such swarms of deserters from the State Bragg was overwhelmed by the voice of demagogues & traitors for attempting to enforce discipline in his army by shooting one or two deserters...The men say the officers are afraid to shoot them See what sort of mercy these demagogues show the Confederacy in destroying its Army. If we had a few more Braggs & a Bragg for President & a Bragg for Governor of Alabama perhaps desertions would not occur so often...this Battalion has disgraced itself & all Genl Gracie can do with it is to force it forward on all occasions and have them slaughtered. We have some good men in fact a good many - but there are too many Union men and others who are indifferent." A transcription is included.
spelling Q0000041200 - Q0000041204Q41200 - Q41204Letter 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 his grandfather's death (Abner Crenshaw); the large number of desertions occurring in camp ("There are big traitors in this Battalion as well as a great many small ones"); a command dispute between his brother, Bolling, and another officer; upcoming campaigns and troop movements; and food available in camp. He also expresses his concern over the future effectiveness of the Confederate troops: "For Gods [sic] sake if it is possible elect some man to the position of Governor who will institute a way of forcing such swarms of deserters from the State Bragg was overwhelmed by the voice of demagogues & traitors for attempting to enforce discipline in his army by shooting one or two deserters...The men say the officers are afraid to shoot them See what sort of mercy these demagogues show the Confederacy in destroying its Army. If we had a few more Braggs & a Bragg for President & a Bragg for Governor of Alabama perhaps desertions would not occur so often...this Battalion has disgraced itself & all Genl Gracie can do with it is to force it forward on all occasions and have them slaughtered. We have some good men in fact a good many - but there are too many Union men and others who are indifferent." A transcription is included.1863 June 41863-06-041860-1869Hall, Bolling, 1813-1897; Hall, Crenshaw, 1839-1893; Alabama--Politics and government--To 1865; Confederate States of America--Politics and government; 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/4869
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