The Journal of Eldress Nancy, Kept at the South Union, Kentucky, Shaker Colony, August 15, 1861-September 4, 1864
“Shaker colony of South Union, KY; civilian account of war kept by Eldress Nancy Moore.” “August 15, 1861-September 4, 1864. Recorded that men loyal to the Union were fleeing Kentucky to avoid conscription into Confederate service. When Confederate troops occupied the Shaker colony, the Sisters and Brothers were forced to cook and provide for them, the Union soldiers, however, caused the greatest destruction to the colony.”
Parthenon Press; sold by the Shaker Museum, Auburn, Ky