Incomplete letter from Sydenham Moore to his wife, Amanda.
File Name
Q18324 - Q18326
Item Title
Incomplete letter from Sydenham Moore to his wife , Amanda .
Description
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 a few days illness of fever . I deeply regretted his death . He had been the most faithful servant to me I ever had and I had formed a strong , attachment for him, as I believe he had for me - He spoke very often of his wife ; in fact he was calling her nearly all the time , when a little delirious . I shall miss him more than you can have any idea of in camp - He washed , cooked and did every thing for me which a good servant could have done - I do not know what I shall do without a servant , as an officer is almost compelled to have one . I intend to try and hire a Mexican servant but expect it will be difficult to do here. " Moore then discusses mutual acquaintances , expresses love for his family , sends messages to his children , and encourages his wife to have a positive attitude during their separation . The letter is undated but the postmark date is November 30 .
Date
1846 November circa
Sort Date
1846-11-00
Time Period
1840-1849
Subject
Moore, Amanda Melvina Hobson Moore, Sydenham, 1817-1862 African Americans--Alabama Mexican War, 1846-1848--Campaigns Mexican War, 1846-1848--Military life Mexican War, 1846-1848--Military personnel Mexican War, 1846-1848--Social aspects Slavery--Alabama
Original Format
Correspondence
Collection Creator
Moore, Sydenham
Collection Title
Sydenham Moore family papers
Location
SPR693
Folder Title
Correspondence , 1846-1847
Catalog Record
http://archives-alabama-primo.hosted.exlibrisgroup.com/01ALABAMA:default_scope:01ALABAMA_ALMA215600360002743
Old Catalog Number
v34123
Repository
Alabama Dept. of Archives and History, 624 Washington Ave., Montgomery, AL 36130
Language
English
Rights
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Digital Format
600 PPI TIFF
Project Name
Alabama History Education Initiative
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Malone (text) 2010.01-A
Date created
2010-01-28
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