William Adams Moore Papers, 1859-1862

Title:

William Adams Moore Papers, 1859-1862

Creator:

Moore, William Adams, 1842-1862

Accession / Call Number:

1954.003 (m)

Object ID:

M 1954-003 (M)

Date:

1859-1862

Type of Material:

textual record

Physical Description:

3 folders and 1 oversize folder

Level of Description:

Collection

Scope and Content:

The William Adams Moore Papers, 1859-1862, contain primarily correspondence from Moore during the Civil War. In the letters, Moore describes battles, provides detailed information on life in camp, and discusses the troops' thoughts on McClellan being placed in charge. He also discusses the countryside and how locals are dealing with being under Confederate, then Union control. Moore was a Littleton, NH, Civil War soldier in the 5th New York Infantry Regiment from May 9, 1861 to September 16, 1861, and then in the 5th New Hampshire Volunteer Regiment from October 12, 1861 until his death in Fredericksburg, VA, on December 13, 1862. Also included are military papers, including pay appointments and a military pass; personal papers, including school papers from Appleton Academy; and an autobiography of Dr. Adams Moore, William Adams Moore's father.

Subjects:

United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865 , United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Personal narratives

Locations:

Littleton, NH
Virginia

People:

Moore, William Adams, 1842-1862 , Moore, Adams, 1799-1863

Organizations:

Adams family
United States. Army. New Hampshire Infantry Regiment, 5th (1861-1865)

Credit Line:

Gift of Mrs. Elizabeth G. Reed.

Location Code:

TL/1W

Restrictions:

Available for research.

Preferred Citation:

William Adams Moore Papers, 1954.003 (m). New Hampshire Historical Society, Concord, NH. Date accessed.