To James H. Moody, letters from William Lewis Moody Sr.

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Identifier2023-0017-1-B-1-54-01DateJune 29, 1861-July 2, 1861CreatorsWilliam Lewis Moody Sr.SubjectBusinessPoliticsCivil War--ConfederateFamilies--Social life and customsDescriptionIn letter one, William L. Moody Sr. writes to James that James Powell is due money. William also talks about the vote for secession and that nearly all of Texas supports it. In letter two, William discusses how hard it is to procure arms and his desire to join a company to fight in the war. In letter three he tells of his wife Lizzie's sister, who is not expected to live and possibly accompanying her to visit before her sister passes.LanguageEnglishRecipientJames Henry Moody

CollectionMoody Family Papers and Business Records

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To James H. Moody, letters from William Lewis Moody Sr.

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To James H. Moody, letters from William Lewis Moody Sr.