H. C. Harris letter

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0639

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Scope and Contents

The collection contains a letter dated 2 November 1862, from Camp Forney, near Mobile, to Harris's sister in Livingston, Alabama. It discusses the weather and going into winter quarters, decries the army and the plight of the common soldier and his wish for a substitute to take his place in the army during the Civil War.

Dates

Creation: 1862 November 2

Creator

Harris, H. C. (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

None

Conditions Governing Use

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Biographical / Historical

H. C. Harris was a private in the Confederate States Army (probably in one of the Alabama regiments) stationed at Camp Forney near Mobile, Alabama, in November 1862.

Extent

0.02 Linear Feet (2 items, 4 pieces ; original and photocopy)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Letter dated 2 November 1862, from Camp Forney, near Mobile, to his sister in Livingston, Alabama, discussing going into winter quarters, decrying the army and the plight of the common soldier, and vehemently expressing his wish for a substitute to take his place in the army during the Civil War.