Civil War letter, 1863.

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Civil War letter, 1863.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122587213

This letter, written on ordnance supply paper by R.A. Smith to his wife Eliza, briefly describes the battle of Chickamauga. He also discusses family members and the appraisal of his horse.

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Alabama Department of Archives and History

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Alabama Department of Archives and History

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Smith, Robert Archibald, 1780-1829

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R.A. Smith served in Company D of the 3rd Alabama Cavalry. From the description of Civil War letter, 1863. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122587213 On September 22, 1845, John White committed suicide. John White (1802-1845) was elected and served in the Kentucky General Assembly in 1832, U.S. House of Reps in 1835 and served as Speaker of the House from 1843 until 1845. Voted out of office in 1845. John White may have received the letter the day of his suicide. ...

Confederate States of America. Army. Alabama Cavalry, 3rd. Company D.

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