William J. Moore Letters, 1862

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William J. Moore Letters, 1862

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The collection contains four letters written by Union Civil War soldier William Moore, Private, Company E, 27th Kentucky Infantry. Letters primarily detail Moore's desire to return home and concerns over both his and his wife's health. An additional two letters by Capt. J.R. Robinson concern Moore's poor health and his subsequent death.

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Robinson, William J. (William James)

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Moore lists himself as of the BG William "Bull" Nelson Division, Col. William B. Hazen Brigade, Col. C.D. Pennebaker Regiment, Company E. Matching this with the Civil War Soldiers system places him as a private in the 27th Kentucky Infantry. While Moore does not mention it, he likely saw combat at Shiloh shortly before he died of disease (likely dysentery). Family records show that William Moore died on June 15, 1862, which is confirmed by Capt. Robinson's letter. Moore'...