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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC04194.34 |
| From Archive Folder | John Moore Collection |
| Title | John Moore to Mary Kelly regarding the Presidential election and the future plans of the Mormons |
| Date | 6 November 1860 |
| Author | Moore, John (1826-1907) |
| Recipient | Kelly, Mary Moore |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Hopes Abraham Lincoln has been elected. Mentions a speech by Brigham Young on the possible return of the Mormons to Missouri. |
| Subjects | Mormon Religion Election Politics President Government and Civics Westward Expansion Frontiers and Exploration |
| People | Moore, John (1826-1907) Kelly, Mary Moore (ca. 1819-1899) Lincoln, Abraham (1809-1865) Young, Brigham (1801-1877) |
| Place written | Camp Floyd, Utah |
| Theme | Government & Politics; The Presidency; Religion; 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 |
| Related documents | Letter from John Moore to the editor of the Bloomington Republican commenting on an article |