CIVIL WAR 47TH NEW YORK COLONEL HENRY MOORE LETTER 1863

Description: Colonel Henry Moore commanded the notable 47th New York Infantry, which served in the Carolinas and Florida, suffering heavy losses at the Assault on Fort Wagner,SC and suffered the highest casualties of any regiment at the Battle of Olustee, Florida where Colonel Moore was wounded in action. The unit also fought at Fort Fisher, NC. An Original Civil War letter from Colonel Moore at New York, Oct 12, 1863 to Captain Charles A Moore, Company G Commander, 47th NY. "My dear friend": Moore sends the letter, hand delivered by Private George L Troutt a "trustworthy"soldier, who he hopes will be given light hospital work in the Hospital and encourages him to "endure that which cannot be cured" ( Troutt was an old soldier, age 42 on enlistment in 1862). Colonel Moore acknowledges Captain Moore's laborious work, also writes re the promotion request for Sergeant Scott, advising him to speak with General Gillmore and bide his time, also reports that Conscripts are all being sent to the Army of the Potomac. 4pp ink, 8 x 5", w postal cover addressed to Captain CA Moore at Hilton Head, SC. Edge wear, age stains, Overall VG. Comes w service info. 15.00 Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE Welcome to my Ebay Store. I am a specialist in early American Military & Historical items, especially American Civil War ephemera- letters, military & historic documents including broadsides, commissions, General Orders and other imprints and badges. I have been collecting and selling original American Civil War & US Military memorabilia for 41 years. PLEASE SEE MY EBAY STORE FOR OTHER CIVIL WAR AND EARLY AMERICAN MILITARIA LISTINGS. I am a longtime member of the Company of Military Historians, the New England Antique Arms Association, the Ephemera Society of America & the Civil War Veterans Historical Assn. My customers have included some of the leading names in collecting and selling American History items, as well was as a wide range of novice & advanced collectors in addition to some 30 US federal, state, public and private university & municipal museums and libraries. NOTE: Any repair to a paper item is listed. I use only museum curator approved archival repair tape. All items are unconditionally guaranteed to be authentic and in the condition as described. If you would like to Add Me as a Seller You Follow, please go to the Seller Information Bar on the Middle Right Side of the Page and click ‘Follow This Seller” I ship only USPS priority mail with insurance Mike Brackin

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