Letter from James A. Hall in camp near Chattanooga, 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 discusses recent troop movements; unreliable news reports; the likelihood of a large battle soon ("There is no doubt in my mind that a general engagement is imminent and the...
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Alabama Department of Archives and History
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| Online Access: | http://cdm17217.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/voices/id/4894 |
| Summary: | During the Civil War, James Hall served as a captain in Company K of the 24th Alabama Infantry regiment. In the letter he discusses recent troop movements; unreliable news reports; the likelihood of a large battle soon ("There is no doubt in my mind that a general engagement is imminent and there is just as little doubt about our success"); and a "barrell of vegetables" sent from home that he has not received. A transcription is included. |
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