[Collection of James H. Brown, A company, 3rd regiment, Alabama, volunteer infantry] [decimalized]

Brown, James H., fl. 1861-1862 [Collection of James H. Brown, A company, 3rd regiment, Alabama, volunteer infantry] [decimalized]

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Letters written to Miss Brown by a soldier in the 3rd Alabama. One letter describes the Battle of Monitor and Merrimack (the Battle of Hampton Roads). Includes 4 letters and 4 envelopes.

GLC#
GLC03060
Type
Header Record
Date
1861-1862
Author/Creator
Brown, James H., fl. 1861-1862
Title
[Collection of James H. Brown, A company, 3rd regiment, Alabama, volunteer infantry] [decimalized]
Place Written
Virginia
Pagination
4 letters, 4 envelopes.
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War
Brown, Jason H., fl. 1861-1862
Soldier's Letter
Confederate States of America
Civil War
Military History
Confederate Soldier's Letter
Battle
Navy
Ironclad
Infantry

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Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Miss Brown

12 May 1861

Brown, James H., fl. 1861-1862

Sergeant Brown writes to his sister that he has arrived in Norfolk, Virginia, and describes the surrounding area and the other men. He names several "good for nothing" men.

GLC03060.01
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Miss Brown

7 March 1862

Brown, James H., fl. 1861-1862

Writes to his sister discussing his journey and mentions the cutting of the rail road lines. Written at "Camp at Oak Grove."

GLC03060.02
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Miss Brown

11 March 1862

Brown, James H., fl. 1861-1862

Writes to his sister discussing previous correspondence, the need for more soldiers, and briefly describes the battle between the Monitor and the Merrimack. Refers to the Monitor as "a little infernal machine called the Erricson." Mentions damage to...

GLC03060.03
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Miss Brown

20 April 1862

Brown, James H., fl. 1861-1862

Writes to his sister complaining about the erratic mail service, and informs her of his dead comrades. Mentions the Battle of Shiloh, stating "I envy the wounded, and even the killed at the battle of Shiloh - Anything rather than this continued...

GLC03060.04