Papers related to the collection, 1854; 1861-1876
Scope and Contents Note
The Moore brothers Civil War letters and papers (1861-1876; 0.2 cubic feet) consists of letters to family from two brothers serving on the Union side of the Civil War, one on the Eastern theatre, Albe Cady Barrett Moore in Company K, 5th Regiment Wisconsin volunteers, and John Wesley Moore, on the Western theater, in the Company B, 7th Regiment, Minnesota volunteers.
Albe Moore fought with the Army of the Potomac and died from illness in 1862 at Harrison's Landing near Richmond, Va. His letters contain information about battles fought in Yorktown, Va., Lee’s Mill, Williamsburg, Gaines Mill, Goldings Farm, Garnett’s Farm, White Oak Swamp, and Malvern Hill.
John Wesley Moore fought in the Western Theater and against Minnesota Dakota Indians at the Battle of Wood Lake and the Battle of Big Mound. Also mentioned are the “Winona Rifles”.
The letters contain vivid descriptions of battle and camp life including regular visits from General McClellan and a sighting of President Abraham Lincoln.
Dates
- Creation: 1854; 1861-1876
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research use.
Extent
From the File: 0.2 Cubic Feet (1 half-width document box)
Language of Materials
English
Repository Details
Part of the Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library Repository
Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library
P.O. Box 400110
University of Virginia
Charlottesville Virginia 22904-4110 United States