Letter from Sydenham Moore near Manassas, Virginia, to his wife, Amanda.

Letter from Sydenham Moore near Manassas, 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 the First Battle of Manassas (also known as the First Battle of Bull Run); though his regiment did not arrive in time to participate in the fight, they are now encamped on the battlefiel...

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Letter from Sydenham Moore near Manassas, Virginia, to his wife, Amanda.
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Moore, Amanda Melvina Hobson; Moore, Sydenham, 1817-1862; 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 the First Battle of Manassas (also known as the First Battle of Bull Run); though his regiment did not arrive in time to participate in the fight, they are now encamped on the battlefield: "The dead lie thick on the ground at no great distance from us...I counted many dead bodies on yesterday - 16 in one group & 6 horses by them & hundreds if not thousands all around for miles - It was a great battle - the greatest perhaps ever fought in America - and we gained a glorious victory." He mentions that the Confederate victory was a surprise to the Union forces; according to rumors, the "Lincolnites were confident of success" and had made plans to invade Richmond after the battle: "Among the statements I heard yesterday was one that a wagon was found filled with handcuffs - These were intended, it is said, for the prominent officers & the members of Congress - who were to be carried in triumph, I suppose to Washington...after being taken prisoners."
spelling Q0000022468 - Q0000022471Q22468 - Q22471Letter from Sydenham Moore near Manassas, 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 the First Battle of Manassas (also known as the First Battle of Bull Run); though his regiment did not arrive in time to participate in the fight, they are now encamped on the battlefield: "The dead lie thick on the ground at no great distance from us...I counted many dead bodies on yesterday - 16 in one group & 6 horses by them & hundreds if not thousands all around for miles - It was a great battle - the greatest perhaps ever fought in America - and we gained a glorious victory." He mentions that the Confederate victory was a surprise to the Union forces; according to rumors, the "Lincolnites were confident of success" and had made plans to invade Richmond after the battle: "Among the statements I heard yesterday was one that a wagon was found filled with handcuffs - These were intended, it is said, for the prominent officers & the members of Congress - who were to be carried in triumph, I suppose to Washington...after being taken prisoners."1861 July 231861-07-231860-1869Moore, Amanda Melvina Hobson; Moore, Sydenham, 1817-1862; 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/3129
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