Letter from Sydenham Moore near "the Lewis House" in Virginia, to his wife, Amanda.
During the Civil War, Moore served as a colonel of the 11th Alabama Infantry Regiment. In it he discusses upcoming troop movements and recent Confederate losses: "We have all been disturbed by the defeats at Fort Donelson, Roanoke & other places...but still look forward with hope and confid...
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| Summary: | During the Civil War, Moore served as a colonel of the 11th Alabama Infantry Regiment. In it he discusses upcoming troop movements and recent Confederate losses: "We have all been disturbed by the defeats at Fort Donelson, Roanoke & other places...but still look forward with hope and confidence that we shall finally triumph. Ours would be an awful doom if the Yankees sh'd succeed in their unhallowed purposes of subjugation & destruction." He also mentions a promotion he had been hoping to receive, which he no longer expects: "I have heard nothing of the Brig Generalship...begin to think it will not be conferred upon me: altho' at one time the prospects seemed very good. I shall be satisfied any way - The responsibility would only be increased that much & it is already enough being in command of a single Reg't ." Moore also discusses their children and other personal business, sending instructions about planting crops and managing their plantation. |
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