Letter from William Adams Moore to Lizzie, 1861 September 9
- Collection Name:
- William Adams Moore Papers
- Title:
- Letter from William Adams Moore to Lizzie, 1861 September 9
- Creator:
- Moore, William Adams, 1842-1862
- Creator Role:
- Author
- Accession / Call Number:
- 1954.003 (m)
- Object ID:
- 1954.003.011
- Date:
- 1861/09/09
- Type of Material:
- textual record
- Physical Description:
- 1 letter
- Language:
- English
- Scope and Content:
- Letter from William Adams Moore at Camp Federal Hill to his sister Lizzie, dated September 9, 1861. In the letter, William updates his sister on the happenings with the regiment, noting that there are seventy Irishmen working at the fort, of which they believed many were Secessionists. Several of the Union men gave them a "sound drubbing" and the next day all those who could not prove their loyalty were discharged. The letter goes on to discuss a recent concert and entertainment event.
- People:
- Moore, William Adams, 1842-1862
- Organizations:
- United States. Army. New York Infantry Regiment, 5th (1861-1863)
- Terms of Use:
- For permission to reproduce or publish material from this collection, please contact the New Hampshire Historical Society. Researchers are responsible for following all copyright and intellectual property laws.
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Mrs. Elizabeth G. Reed.
- Restrictions:
- Available for research.
- Level Description:
- Item
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