Letter from John E. Hall in camp near the Cumberland Gap, to his father, Bolling, in Alabama.
From June 1862 to November 1863, John Hall served in Co. E, 2nd Battalion, Hilliard's Legion. In the letter he discusses activities and conditions in camp ("Our camps are very dull. Health of the men some what improved"); the regiment's position ("we could see into the Gap &...
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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/4901 |
| Summary: | From June 1862 to November 1863, John Hall served in Co. E, 2nd Battalion, Hilliard's Legion. In the letter he discusses activities and conditions in camp ("Our camps are very dull. Health of the men some what improved"); the regiment's position ("we could see into the Gap & see every thing that was going on"); and the lack of reliable news ("We have heard so much that I can hardly believe any thing"). A transcription is included. |
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