Moore, John, 1826-1907 to Mary Moore Kelly
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04195.07 Author/Creator: Moore, John, 1826-1907 Place Written: Fredericksburg, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 20 December 1862 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope ; 20.3 x 25.1 cm. Order a Copy
The battle of Fredericksburg is over, with little accomplished. He describes the endurance required of the soldiers. The attack was made against the orders of Gen. Hooker. He describes hospital work during and following the battle.
Excerpt: "Our troops, in several places got within 50 or 100 yds of the crest of the hill, in fact the division of regulars, got to this point on saturday-night, where they had to lie on their bellies all day sunday and sunday night. Any man rising up or even elevating his arm was shot; 200 of them were killed and wounded while lying in this position; with scarcely a chance to shoot back. This is the kind of endurance that tries the soldier. While lying here every wounded man who attempted to get off by crawling or walking was shot; as well as the men who came with litters to carry off the wounded."
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