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Moore, Thomas O., 1804-1876 to Thomas Hindman re: barbarities of Texas troops

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06372 Author/Creator: Moore, Thomas O., 1804-1876 Place Written: Opelousas, Louisiana Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1862/06/25 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 24.6 cm, Width: 19.5 cm Order a Copy

Written from the temporary Louisiana Confederate capitol, to Hindman, commander in the Department of Arkansas. Describes the barbarities by Texas troops including their threatening Bowie knives.

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