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Moore, John (1826-1907) to Mary Kelly

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04194.37 Author/Creator: Moore, John (1826-1907) Place Written: Camp Floyd, Utah Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 2 January 1861 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope ; 20.6 x 26.3 cm. Order a Copy

Reports that New Year's Day passed enjoyably in the camp, where the "New York custom of calling on all your friends" was maintained. Although they "hear a good deal about secession, etc., it doesn't seem to oppress or weigh heavily on the spirits of the people in our camp." The camp continues to get news from the east, although the distance delays it seven to eight days.

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

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

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