Letter from Sydenham Moore near "the Lewis House" in Virginia, to his wife, Amanda.

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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Letter from Sydenham Moore near "the Lewis House" in Virginia, to his wife, Amanda.
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Moore, Amanda Melvina Hobson; Moore, Sydenham, 1817-1862; African Americans--Alabama; Plantation life--Alabama; Slavery--Alabama; Soldiers--Confederate States of America; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Campaigns; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Casualties; 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 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.
spelling Q0000022484 - Q0000022487Q22484 - Q22487Letter 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 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.1862 March1862-03-001860-1869Moore, Amanda Melvina Hobson; Moore, Sydenham, 1817-1862; African Americans--Alabama; Plantation life--Alabama; Slavery--Alabama; Soldiers--Confederate States of America; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Campaigns; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Casualties; 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/3134
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