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[Journal of Josephus C. Moore, May 20, 1861 to September 2, 1862]

One of 1,686 items in the series: Charles B. Moore Family papers, 1832-1917 available on this site.

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A journal written by Josephus Moore describing his enlistment into the army in Tennessee at the outbreak of the Civil War, his experience in battle, imprisonment at Fort Donelson, and swearing an oath to gain his freedom.

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[77] p. ; 15 cm.

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Moore, Josephus C. 1861/1862.

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A journal written by Josephus Moore describing his enlistment into the army in Tennessee at the outbreak of the Civil War, his experience in battle, imprisonment at Fort Donelson, and swearing an oath to gain his freedom.

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[77] p. ; 15 cm.

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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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  • 1861/1862

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  • May 20, 1861 - September 9, 1862

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  • Feb. 23, 2012, 10 a.m.

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  • Feb. 4, 2016, 4:24 p.m.

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Moore, Josephus C. [Journal of Josephus C. Moore, May 20, 1861 to September 2, 1862], book, 1861/1862; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth207713/: accessed April 18, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Special Collections.

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