Letter from Lewis Branscomb in Petersburg, Virginia, to his brother, Elijah, in Bullock County, Alabama.
During the Civil War Lewis fought in the 3rd Alabama Infantry, C.S.A. In the letter he discusses troop movements and recent battles, including one that his regiment witnessed: "I went over the battle ground after it was over and I can assure you it was a sight the ground and wood behind the bat...
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Alabama Department of Archives and History
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| Summary: | During the Civil War Lewis fought in the 3rd Alabama Infantry, C.S.A. In the letter he discusses troop movements and recent battles, including one that his regiment witnessed: "I went over the battle ground after it was over and I can assure you it was a sight the ground and wood behind the battry [sic] was tore all to pieces I saw large trees tore up out of roots in fact the woods was tore all to pieces." He also mentions how much he misses his family: "I would like very much to see you all but I recon [sic] it will be a long time first and perhaps never but hope if not in this world I will in another I think of home very often and would like to see it but feel like I am doing my duty here an so I try to content myself the best I can." |
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