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George E. Moore Letter

 Collection
Identifier: MS-3047

  • Staff Only

This October 9, 1863, letter is to a Mr. A. Douglas from George E. Moore of the Signal Corps under Gen. [probably George Henry] Thomas in Chattanooga, Tenn. Moore notifies Douglas that rebel forces captured John [no last name] as a prison of war when returning from the Sequachee Valley, and he details the circumstances surrounding the capture.

Dates

  • 1863 October 9

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Extent

0.1 Linear Feet

Abstract

This October 9, 1863, letter is to a Mr. A. Douglas from George E. Moore of the Signal Corps under Gen. Thomas in Chattanooga, Tenn. Moore notifies Douglas that rebel forces captured John [no last name] as a prison of war when returning from the Sequachee Valley, and he details the circumstances surrounding the capture.

Biographical/Historical Note

No biographical information could be located.

Arrangement

Collection consists of one letter.

Acquisition Note

Collection purchased by the UT Special Collections Library in November 2006.

Repository Details

Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository

Contact:
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Knoxville TN 37996 USA
865-974-4480