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Moore, John (1826-1907) to Mary Kelly

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04194.02 Author/Creator: Moore, John (1826-1907) Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 11 January 1857 Pagination: 2 p. ; 25 x 19.8 cm. Order a Copy

Informs Kelly that he has arrived in New York City from Washington, D.C. and will leave soon for Boston.

Moore was an army surgeon on duty in Utah during the Utah War, 1857-1861. Kelly was Moore's sister.

Moore, John, 1826-1907
Kelly, Mary Moore, 1819-1899

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