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Letter from Captain Edwin Warren Moise to Colonel Seaborn Jones, Camp French, North Carolina, August 10, 1862

A threatening letter written by Captain Edwin Warren Moise, a Jewish officer in the 7th North Carolina Cavalry Battalion of the Confederate Army, to Colonel Seaborn Jones in Columbus, Georgia, on August 10, 1862. The letter, sent from Camp French, North Carolina, expresses Moise's anger and intent to confront Jones regarding perceived mistreatment. The original envelope is included, bearing postal markings and endorsements. A transcript is also included.

Associated People/Businesses

Moise, Edwin Warren, 1832-1903
Jones, Seaborn, 1788-1864
Confederate States of America. Army. North Carolina Cavalry Battalion, 7th
Moise, Captain E. W.

Geography

North Carolina
Georgia

Subjects

Jewish soldiers

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 1, Folder 142