Moore, S.R., fl. 1863-1864 to Joseph M. Maitland
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.10.105 Author/Creator: Moore, S.R., fl. 1863-1864 Place Written: Camp Oak Ridge, Mississippi Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 23 September 1863 Pagination: 4 p. ; 20 x 25 cm. Order a Copy
Discusses daily life and happenings at camp. Mentions [Brigadier General James W.] McMillan inspected their camp last Sunday and "Put several privates under arrest and I think reduced some Corporal to the ranks." Lists several promotions that have happened recently. There is a very short note at the end of the letter, written by P. Coleman which states that he hopes he is in good spirits.
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