Moore, John, 1826-1907 to James Kelly

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GLC#
GLC04194.07-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
17 March 1858
Author/Creator
Moore, John, 1826-1907
Title
to James Kelly
Place Written
Uinta County, Wyoming
Pagination
4 p. : Height: 22.8 cm, Width: 17.7 cm
Primary time period
National Expansion and Reform, 1815-1860
Sub-Era
Age of Jackson

Describes considerable suffering and deprivations experienced while preparing for armed conflict with the Mormons. Mentions discontent among the "ambitious young men in the army" because of a rumor that President James Buchanan made overtures to Brigham Young that will result in a peaceful settlement. Written at Camp Scott.

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