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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC04194.04 |
| From Archive Folder | John Moore Collection |
| Title | John Moore to Mary Kelly describing life following the Mormon trail |
| Date | 25 November 1857 |
| Author | Moore, John (1826-1907) |
| Recipient | Kelly, Mary Moore |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Complains of deprivations on the Mormon trail during the Utah Expedition. Describes hardships due to frigid temperatures and supplies burned by Mormons. He has received no mail. |
| Subjects | Military History Mormon Religion Frontiers and Exploration Westward Expansion Travel Extreme Weather Military Supplies Military Provisions Health and Medical Mormon War |
| People | Moore, John (1826-1907) Kelly, Mary Moore (ca. 1819-1899) |
| Place written | Fort Bridger, Wyoming |
| Theme | Westward Expansion; Religion; Children & Family; 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 Moore's sister. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |