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- Incomplete letter from Sydenham Moore to his wife, Amanda.
- 1846
- During the Mexican-American War, Moore organized and led the Eutaw Rangers, a group of volunteers from Greene County, Alabama. In the letter he expresses his happiness at learning of the birth of his daughter, and he tells of his desire to return...
- 2010-01-28
- Letter from James Boaz at Camp Martin in Alabama, to his brother, William, in Weewokaville, Alabama.
- 1846-06-25
- In the letter James discusses life in camp; upcoming troop movements; the formation of a local regiment; and his expected term of service ("I have volunteered for twelve months unless sooner discharged & if we are not discharged before the...
- 2010-11-12
- Letter from James Boaz in Camargo, Mexico, to his brother, William, in Weewokaville, Alabama.
- 1846-10-12
- In the letter James discusses health in camp; upcoming troop movements and predictions about the war ("it is opinion of some of our officers that when we leave here we will leave for home that peace will be made in sixty days"); and the land around...
- 2010-11-12
- Incomplete letter from Sydenham Moore to his wife, Amanda.
- 1846-11-00
- During the Mexican-American War, Moore organized and led the Eutaw Rangers, a group of volunteers from Greene County, Alabama. In the letter he discusses the death of his slave, Peter, who accompanied him in the war: "He died on the 7th inst after...
- 2010-01-28
- Letter from Syndenham Moore in Camargo, Mexico, to his wife, Amanda, in Greensboro, Alabama.
- 1846-11-10
- During the Mexican-American War, Moore organized and led the Eutaw Rangers, a group of volunteers from Greene County, Alabama. In the letter he responds to recent correspondence from his wife, in which her mood seemed "sad & melancholy." He...
- 2010-01-28
- Letter from Sydenham Moore near Vera Cruz, Mexico, to his wife, Amanda, in Mobile, Alabama.
- 1847-03-28
- During the Mexican-American War, Moore organized and led the Eutaw Rangers, a group of volunteers from Greene County, Alabama. In the letter he describes the Battle of Vera Cruz, which resulted in the surrender of the city to American forces: "I am...
- 2010-05-12
- Letter from Sydenham Moore to his wife, Amanda.
- 1847-04-13
- During the Mexican-American War, Moore organized and led the Eutaw Rangers, a group of volunteers from Greene County, Alabama. In the letter he explains that his regiment has not moved as expected, and he expresses frustration at their lack of...
- 2010-05-12
- Letter from Sydenham Moore in Jalapa, Mexico, to his wife, Amanda.
- 1847-04-24
- During the Mexican-American War, Moore organized and led the Eutaw Rangers, a group of volunteers from Greene County, Alabama. In the letter he describes Jalapa and the surrounding area: "This is by far the lovliest [sic] place & is surrounded by...
- 2010-05-12