| Summary: | During the Mexican-American War, Moore organized and led the Eutaw Rangers, a group of volunteers from Greene County, Alabama. In the letter he discusses the death of his slave, Peter, who accompanied him in the war: "He died on the 7th inst after a few days illness of fever. I deeply regretted his death. He had been the most faithful servant to me I ever had and I had formed a strong, attachment for him, as I believe he had for me - He spoke very often of his wife; in fact he was calling her nearly all the time, when a little delirious. I shall miss him more than you can have any idea of in camp - He washed, cooked and did every thing for me which a good servant could have done - I do not know what I shall do without a servant, as an officer is almost compelled to have one. I intend to try and hire a Mexican servant but expect it will be difficult to do here." Moore then discusses mutual acquaintances, expresses love for his family, sends messages to his children, and encourages his wife to have a positive attitude during their separation. The letter is undated but the postmark date is November 30.
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