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Note signed Lucy E. Wentworth to John H. Wentworth. (1 page), No date

 File — Box: 2, Folder: 22

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The Thomas Anderson Moore Papers consist primarily of correspondence documenting family affairs and the Civil War from 1862 to 1865. The Moore Family Correspondence Series consists primarily of correspondence between Thomas Moore and his wife Clara, and also includes correspondence from Thomas' father James. The letters regard family affairs and Thomas' service during the Civil War. The Moore Family Papers Series consists of various papers other than correspondence regarding the Moore and Pilcher families, including reminiscences and genealogies. It is unknown why the Bank of Edwardsville ledger (1819-1821), the Augustin Kennerly journal (1832-1834), and the Stagg & Brother ledger (1862-1870) were in the possession of Thomas Anderson Moore. The Barton Family Correspondence Series consists entirely of letters from various family members in Montgomery County, Missouri, to John M. Barton while he served with the 33rd Missouri Infantry during the Civil War. According to the correspondence regarding the collection, John Barton gave his correspondence to Thomas Anderson Moore to return to his family.

Dates

  • No date

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research use.

Extent

From the Collection: 0.75 Cubic Feet ( (2 boxes))

Language of Materials

English

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Missouri Historical Society Library and Research Center Repository

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