Date Original
1882 February 5
Description
This collection contains one letter written from J.H. Moore, Camden, Arkansas, to his sister, Dora. The letter was written on February 5, 1882. It discusses Dora's plans to marry. The letter also references another sister who is not named. The collection also contains a transcription of the letter, transcribed by the donor of the collection, April Farrar Guin.
Biographical/Historical Note
The letter in this collection is believed to have been written by James Howe Moore. Moore was born around 1842 or 1843 in Bradley County, Tennessee. He married Dorothy A. (Dartha) Crowder (born around 1853 or 1854 in Tennessee) sometime around 1870 or 1871. It is believed that Moore served in the Civil War in the 19th Infantry, Company A. He died in Little Rock in 1917.
Physical Description
Document, 8.5" x 11"
Geographical Area
Arkansas; Alabama
Language
English
Identifier
SMC.178.018
Resource Type
Text
Collection
J.H. Moore letter, SMC.178.018
Publisher
Arkansas State Archives
Contributing Entity
Arkansas State Archives
Recommended Citation
J.H. Moore letter, Arkansas State Archives, Little Rock, Arkansas.
Rights
Use and reproduction of images held by the Arkansas State Archives without prior written permission is prohibited. For information on reproducing images held by the Arkansas State Archives, please call 501-682-6900 or email at state.archives@arkansas.gov.
Disciplines
United States History
