[Transcript of Letter from Ziza Moore to Charles B. and Henry S. Moore, January 1861]

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Transcript of a letter from Ziza Moore to Charles and Henry Moore discussing the recent Christmas celebration and the visitors who came for the holidays. He also writes about the latest news in regards to the secession of South Carolina, Andrew Johnson's speech on the subject in the Senate, and the probability that Tennessee will also secede. The letter was written over two days, January 2nd and 5th.

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[1] p. ; 28 cm.

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  • Moore, Ziza Ziza Moore wrote the original letter and is the father of Charles and Henry Moore.

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Transcript of a letter from Ziza Moore to Charles and Henry Moore discussing the recent Christmas celebration and the visitors who came for the holidays. He also writes about the latest news in regards to the secession of South Carolina, Andrew Johnson's speech on the subject in the Senate, and the probability that Tennessee will also secede. The letter was written over two days, January 2nd and 5th.

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[1] p. ; 28 cm.

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  • [Letter from Ziza Moore to Charles B. and Henry S. Moore, January 1861], CBM_2079-013-001

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The Civil War and its Aftermath: Diverse Perspectives

Archival collections reflect experiences of women, professional men, military men, Texas cattlemen, businessmen, farmers, and government officials. Funded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission.

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  • December 1860 - January 5, 1861

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  • Feb. 8, 2012, 8:24 a.m.

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[Transcript of Letter from Ziza Moore to Charles B. and Henry S. Moore, January 1861], letter, Date Unknown; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth203095/: accessed May 3, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Special Collections.

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