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Catalog Number |
1805.044.02.04 |
Collection |
Moore Letters |
Object Name |
Letter |
Title |
Letter from Will Moore to his Mother |
Scope & Content |
Will Moore writes a hurried letter home to his mother. His corps will march out tomorrow morning. He thinks a fight is coming, and suspects if there is one, he will be working in the hospital near the field. |
Dates of Creation |
April 26, 1863 |
Date |
April 26, 1863 |
Notes |
The full transcription for this letter is below: Camp near White Oak Ch [Church] [Virginia] April 26th 1863 Dear Mother, I have only time to write a few hurried lines, we are all packed up ready to march at daylight in the morning. I suppos-e for a fight, I expect to be in the Hospital near the field, I sent $40 dollars home a few days ago, use it for what ever [whatever] you want, I will write as soon as possiable [possible] again Good night God bless you all my love to all Your affectionat [affectionate] Son, Will |
Extent of Description |
1 leaf, 7.5" x 4.7" |
Relation |
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Condition |
Fair |
Condition Notes |
Letter written in pencil on one page. There are multiple dark brown stains in the left center, and 2 stains near the top left, and 2 stains near the bottom left. |
Legal Status |
On loan from the Civil War Museum of Philadelphia. |
Multimedia Files |
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People |
Moore, Will |
Search Terms |
Moore Letters White Oak Church, VA |