Letter from William Adams Moore to Edwin, 1862 August 3
- Collection Name:
- William Adams Moore Papers
- Title:
- Letter from William Adams Moore to Edwin, 1862 August 3
- Creator:
- Moore, William Adams, 1842-1862
- Creator Role:
- Author
- Accession / Call Number:
- 1954.003 (m)
- Object ID:
- 1954.003.019
- Date:
- 1862/08/03
- Type of Material:
- textual record
- Physical Description:
- 1 letter
- Language:
- English
- Scope and Content:
- Letter from William Adams Moore at Harrisons Landing, VA, to his brother Edwin, dated August 3, 1862. In the letter, William writes that he has heard his father has written to get him a furlough or discharge and inquires if Edwin can help. He states he does not wish to resign, but he would like a furlough for 15 or 30 days as he has been in service constantly for over 15 months. William goes on to discuss his desire to reach a higher rank.
- Subjects:
- Correspondence , United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865 , Military leaves and furloughs
- Locations:
- Harrisons Landing, VA
- People:
- Moore, William Adams, 1842-1862
- Organizations:
- United States. Army. New Hampshire Infantry Regiment, 5th (1861-1865)
- 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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