Moore, John (1826-1907) to Mary Moore Kelly
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04195.46 Author/Creator: Moore, John (1826-1907) Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 9 September 1867 Pagination: 4 p. ; 20.8 x 25.1 cm. Order a Copy
He met with the brother of Sherman's wife, of the Ewing family, who had requested Moore's presence upon her visit. She needs advice on finishing schools for her daughter. He describes a visit along the Hudson river.
Following the Civil war Moore served two years at Fort Wadsworth and Fort Columbus in New York Harbor then practiced as a surgeon in the New York City area. After short stints in Europe, Virginia, Texas, Washington, and California, he was named Surgeon General in 1886. He retired in 1890 and continued living an active life in Washington, D.C. until his death in 1907.
Kelly is Moore's sister.
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