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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC04191.21 |
| From Archive Folder | Collection of John B. Moore letters |
| Title | John Moore to Mary Moore regarding the end of his teaching and his return home |
| Date | 8 July 1848 |
| Author | Moore, John (1826-1907) |
| Recipient | Kelly, Mary Moore |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | He wishes Robert would come take his position in October. He plans on coming home after finishing this session. The slaves have been busy in preparation for an upcoming barbeque. |
| Subjects | Education Slavery Diet and Nutrition African American History Holidays and Celebrations Fourth of July Clothing and Accessories Finance Abolition |
| People | Moore, John (1826-1907) |
| Place written | Greene County, Alabama |
| Theme | Health & Medicine; Education; Children & Family; Slavery & Abolition; African Americans |
| 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 |