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Catalog Number |
1805.044.01.14 |
Collection |
Moore Letters |
Object Name |
Note |
Title |
Letter from H. A. Moore to his Mother |
Scope & Content |
In this undated letter, likely from Hugh Moore, the brother of Will Moore, the author writes that he was unable to send a letter at Harrisonsburg, so he is writing a few more lines. The Confederates followed his unit from Harrisburg and there was a small Artillery and Calvary fight which the Union won. He saw Will, and said Will got a letter from his mother and pap. He wants his family to send a silk handkerchief because he cannot get a new one at his current location. |
Dates of Creation |
N. D. |
Date |
N. D. |
Notes |
This note is likely not from Will but his brother, H. A. M. could mean "Hugh Moore," because Will has a brother by that name. The letter is likely for their mother. The full transcription for this letter is below: Strasburg [?] [?] I did not get a chance to send my letter at Harrisonsburg so I will write a few more lines we left Harrissonsburg on the 6th and fell back to this place we reached here yesterday the Rebels followed up back our Cavalry and Artillery had a fight with them [yesterday] and whiped [whipped] them I think the [wagons] of the [Troops] here will go to Grant as the main force of the Army have moved out of the Valley [page break] Will was over to see me this afternoon he received a letter from you last night and one from Pap he is well Will you please send me a silk Handkerchief in a letter as I have lost mine and can-not get any here I will now have to close my love to you all your Son H A M |
Extent of Description |
1 leaf, 5" x 5" |
Condition |
Good |
Condition Notes |
Letter written in pencil on a square scrap of paper. Folded horizontally. Some brown stains along the edges. |
Legal Status |
On loan from the Civil War Museum of Philadelphia. |
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People |
Moore, Hugh |
Search Terms |
Moore Letters |