Letter from Sydenham Moore in Virginia, to his wife, Amanda.

Letter from Sydenham Moore in Virginia, to his wife, Amanda.

During the Civil War, Moore served as a colonel of the 11th Alabama Infantry Regiment. In the letter he describes recent troop movements and campaigns. He specifically mentions the Battle of Fort Donelson ("a sad blow to our army"); while he still hopes for a Confederate victory, he knows...

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Letter from Sydenham Moore in Virginia, to his wife, Amanda.
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Moore, Amanda Melvina Hobson; Moore, Sydenham, 1817-1862; African Americans--Alabama; Estates--Alabama; Slavery--Alabama; Slave trade--Alabama; Soldiers--Confederate States of America; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Campaigns; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Military life; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Military personnel; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Social aspects
description During the Civil War, Moore served as a colonel of the 11th Alabama Infantry Regiment. In the letter he describes recent troop movements and campaigns. He specifically mentions the Battle of Fort Donelson ("a sad blow to our army"); while he still hopes for a Confederate victory, he knows of people in Alabama who do not support the South: "It begins to make me view it in a more serious light than I have ever done: still I do not fear that we shall be finally subjugated. There are some however even in Greene Co. & in our town who w'd rejoice to see Lincoln conquer us. I heard while at home that Mr Jeffreys & Jno Charles had both said they were willing to live under Lincolns gov't - They are at heart real Lincolnites & I think some of our near neighbours are no better. It vexes me sometimes to think that I am away from home, from all I love on earth, making sacrifices...to fight for their property as well as their liberty &...independence and still get no thanks from them, nor aid nor sympathy to our cause." He also discusses financial matters at home, including the settlement of an estate and the sale and exchange of slaves.
spelling Q0000022464 - Q0000022467Q22464 - Q22467Letter from Sydenham Moore in Virginia, to his wife, Amanda.During the Civil War, Moore served as a colonel of the 11th Alabama Infantry Regiment. In the letter he describes recent troop movements and campaigns. He specifically mentions the Battle of Fort Donelson ("a sad blow to our army"); while he still hopes for a Confederate victory, he knows of people in Alabama who do not support the South: "It begins to make me view it in a more serious light than I have ever done: still I do not fear that we shall be finally subjugated. There are some however even in Greene Co. & in our town who w'd rejoice to see Lincoln conquer us. I heard while at home that Mr Jeffreys & Jno Charles had both said they were willing to live under Lincolns gov't - They are at heart real Lincolnites & I think some of our near neighbours are no better. It vexes me sometimes to think that I am away from home, from all I love on earth, making sacrifices...to fight for their property as well as their liberty &...independence and still get no thanks from them, nor aid nor sympathy to our cause." He also discusses financial matters at home, including the settlement of an estate and the sale and exchange of slaves.1862 February 191862-02-191860-1869Moore, Amanda Melvina Hobson; Moore, Sydenham, 1817-1862; African Americans--Alabama; Estates--Alabama; Slavery--Alabama; Slave trade--Alabama; Soldiers--Confederate States of America; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Campaigns; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Military life; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Military personnel; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Social aspectsTextCorrespondenceMoore, SydenhamSydenham Moore family papersSPR693v34123Alabama Department of Archives and History, 624 Washington Avenue, Montgomery, Alabama 36130EnglishThis material may be protected under U. S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S. Code) which governs the making of photocopies or reproductions of copyrighted materials. You may use the digitized material for private study, scholarship, or research. Though ADAH has physical ownership of the material in its collections, in some cases we may not own the copyright to the material. It is the patron's obligation to determine and satisfy copyright restrictions when publishing or otherwise distributing materials found in our collections.600 PPI TIFFhttp://cdm17217.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/voices/id/3128
title Letter from Sydenham Moore in Virginia, to his wife, Amanda.
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