Moore, John, 1826-1907 to James Kelly [Decimalized .01- .03]

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Writes to his brother-in-law about serving in the army in Florida. Refers to Seminole Indian chief Billy Bowlegs.

GLC#
GLC04193
Type
Header Record
Date
1853-1854
Author/Creator
Moore, John, 1826-1907
Title
to James Kelly [Decimalized .01- .03]
Place Written
s.l.
Pagination
3 letters
Primary time period
National Expansion and Reform, 1815-1860
Sub-Era
Age of Jackson
Moore, John, 1826-1907
Seminole War
Military History
American Indian History
Health and Medical

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Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to James Kelly

1853/10/13

Moore, John, 1826-1907

Moore, an army surgeon stationed in Florida during the third Seminole War against Billy Bowlegs, writes home to his brother-in-law about receiving mail, how easy his job is, and the character of physicians. Also discusses the infidelity of a man...

GLC04193.01
GLC04193.02
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to James Kelly

3 July 1853

Moore, John, 1826-1907

Writes to his sister Mary's husband about the weather and the lack of activity. Anticipates traveling to Cuba with the possibility of American possession resulting from Manifest Destiny. Makes references to Billy Bowlegs harboring slaves. "You now...

GLC04193.02
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to James Kelly

20 October 1854

Moore, John, 1826-1907

Responds to the drought and lack of food. Reports a visit to King Billy Bowlegs, presenting Bowlegs's sister with "rot gut" whiskey. Inquires about the upcoming county elections in Ohio. "I was out in the woods some distance about a week ago, with...

GLC04193.03