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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC04194.37 |
| From Archive Folder | John Moore Collection |
| Title | John Moore to Mary Kelly on New Year's Day celebrations and news, including rumors of secession, from the east |
| Date | 2 January 1861 |
| Author | Moore, John (1826-1907) |
| Recipient | Kelly, Mary Moore |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | 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. |
| Subjects | Westward Expansion Frontiers and Exploration Military History Holidays and Celebrations Friendship Military Camp Civil War Secession Soldier's Letter |
| People | Moore, John (1826-1907) Kelly, Mary Moore (ca. 1819-1899) |
| Place written | Camp Floyd, Utah |
| Theme | Government & Politics; Westward Expansion |
| 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 |