Moore, John, 1826-1907 to Mary Moore Kelly
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04195.06 Author/Creator: Moore, John, 1826-1907 Place Written: Fredericksburg, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 13 December 1862 Pagination: 4 p. ; 20 x 25.1 cm. Order a Copy
As he prepares to treat the wounded from the Battle of Fredericksburg, an attack launched by 50,000 Union troops at dawn on Dec. 13, he discusses the possibility of being hit and makes arrangements for his belongings. He believes heavy losses are inevitable. The spirits of the troops are high. "If you fancy the approach of such a battle depresses the spirits of men or officers you are greatly mistaken. I have never seen more mirth and joking among the hundreds of officers assembled about this building, which is used as the Hd. Quar. of Gen. Burnside, and within range of the rebel guns."
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