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Letter from Charles Moore, March 1, 1864

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Moore, Charles B

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Letter from Charles Moore to an unidentified person discussing family matters and news. He also writes about the exemptions a person could have to get out of compulsory military service in the south: owning 600 cattle, owning 20 slaves, or being in the ministry. He mentions a Unionist friend who escaped service via the latter. He states that 42 men have been hanged for their Union sympathies.[2] p. ; 9 x 20 cm.
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White, Ruth Moore
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  1. Hangings
  2. Social Life And Customs Correspondence

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