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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC04191.03 |
| From Archive Folder | Collection of John B. Moore letters |
| Title | John Moore to Mary Moore commenting on poetry and a desire to return home |
| Date | 9 March 1844 |
| Author | Moore, John (1826-1907) |
| Recipient | Kelly, Mary Moore |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | He comments on Richard's previous illness and reports that both he and Robert are healthy in Louisiana. He is anxious to return home. He contemplates the difference between rhyme and poetry, with examples. |
| Subjects | Health and Medical Education Literature and Language Arts Poetry |
| People | Moore, John (1826-1907) |
| Place written | Louisiana |
| Theme | Health & Medicine; Arts & Literature; Children & Family; Education |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Additional Information | John Moore (1826-1907) was born in Indiana and taught school in Louisiana and Alabama. After medical school, he became an army surgeon and later served as U.S. Surgeon General. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |