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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC04194.06 |
| From Archive Folder | John Moore Collection |
| Title | John Moore to Mary Kelly about life on the Utah expedition, including celebrating Washington's birthday |
| Date | 28 February 1858 |
| Author | Moore, John (1826-1907) |
| Recipient | Kelly, Mary Moore |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Describes celebrating Washington's birthday by the firing of a gun for each state in the union, although they are unsure of whether or not states have been added since the Utah Expedition began. |
| Subjects | Military History Westward Expansion Frontiers and Exploration Mormon Holidays and Celebrations President Statehood Mormon War |
| People | Moore, John (1826-1907) Kelly, Mary Moore (ca. 1819-1899) |
| Place written | Camp Scott, Utah |
| Theme | Westward Expansion; Religion; Government & Politics |
| 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 Moore's sister. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |