George E. Moore Letter
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