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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC04194.32 |
| From Archive Folder | John Moore Collection |
| Title | John Moore to James Kelly commenting on the emigrants that his company were protecting from native American attacks |
| Date | 2 August 1860 |
| Author | Moore, John (1826-1907) |
| Recipient | Kelly, James |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Explains that two thirds of the forces with him are out constantly escorting emigrants. Many of the travelers are extremely ignorant, and some sell their weapons to the "very Indians that lay an ambuscade for them at the first canyon they pass through." Moore believes the land east of the Mississippi is superior to the western lands. Mentions that Tom Flight is currently with him and will be going out the next day "as an escort to a train of emigrants going to Oregon." Reports that Judge Cadlebaugh was not killed. Mocks the pretended humility of Judge Eckles in accepting the nomination for Congressional office. Hopes the Democrats will be defeated. |
| Subjects | Westward Expansion Frontiers and Exploration Military History Immigration and Migration Gold Rush Travel Weaponry American Indian History Democratic Party Government and Civics Election Morality and Ethics Politics Congress |
| People | Moore, John (1826-1907) Kelly, James (fl. 1853-1860) |
| Place written | Fort Hall, Oregon |
| Theme | Westward Expansion; Law; Government & Politics; Native Americans; Health & Medicine |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Additional Information | Moore was an army surgeon on duty during the Utah War, 1857-1861. Kelly was the husband of Moore's sister, Mary. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |