Edward Moore Papers, 1862 - 1866

File — Box: 4273.002, Folder: 007

Scope and Contents

This collection consists of photocopies of Edward R. Moore's commission as 1st Lieutenant, 2nd Infantry Regt., U.S. Colored Troops, August 26, 1863; a letter introducing Moore to Major Williams of the War Department, written by N. F. Downs, Chief Clerk in the Treasury Department's Office of Internal Revenue, November 28, 1863; Moore's appointment as Captain, September 13, 1864; Army General Orders No. 14 and cover, announcing the protocol for observing the death of President Lincoln, April 26, 1865; and Moore's discharge from the Army, January 5, 1866.

Dates

1862 - 1866

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research. Researchers must register and agree to copyright and privacy laws before using this collection. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations. Due to the nature of certain archival formats, including digital and audio-visual materials, access to certain materials may require additional advance notice.