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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC04194.33 |
| From Archive Folder | John Moore Collection |
| Title | John Moore to Mary Kelly with an update on westward emigration and the quality of the lands in which he was camped |
| Date | 22 August 1860 |
| Author | Moore, John (1826-1907) |
| Recipient | Kelly, Mary Moore |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Reports that there have been "no Indian troubles" around Fort Hall yet, and that the emigration is nearly over. Estimates 3,000 people have passed over the road near him and "probably twice that number over the road through Salt Lake and Camp Floyd." The river that runs through the camp is beautiful and full of fish. Mentions fishing on the Snake River, and music and readings among the troops. Moore is studying medicine and expects to undergo his second examination when he returns. |
| Subjects | American Indian History Westward Expansion Frontiers and Exploration Military History Immigration and Migration Gold Rush Wildlife Geography and Natural History Art, Music, Theater, and Film Health and Medical Education |
| People | Moore, John (1826-1907) Kelly, Mary Moore (ca. 1819-1899) |
| Place written | Fort Hall, Oregon |
| Theme | Westward Expansion; Native Americans; Health & Medicine; Education; Science, Technology, Invention |
| 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 |