Lovell, Mansfield (1822-1884) to Thomas O. Moore
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01806 Author/Creator: Lovell, Mansfield (1822-1884) Place Written: New Orleans, Louisiana Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 3 April 1862 Pagination: 1 p. ; 20 x 13 cm. Order a Copy
Stresses the need to gather as many troops as quickly as possible. The Union is threatening New Orleans, and Lovell realizes more troops will be needed to defend the city, so urges Moore to bring troops from other General's brigades to defend the city. New Orleans would fall to the Union three weeks later. Written on Confederate States of America stationary.
Thomas O. Moore was the Governor of Louisiana.
New Orleans, La. April 1862
Govr T. O. Moore
Sir.
I beg to urge upon your attention the absolute necessity of accruing immediately all the troops that you can of Brickson's, Tracy's and Westmore's Brigades - No time is to be lost.
Respectf yr. obt sev
M. Lovell
Maj. Genl. Comg
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