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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC04191.22 |
| From Archive Folder | Collection of John B. Moore letters |
| Title | John Moore to Mary Moore with news on his home-coming and comments on his religion |
| Date | 2 August 1848 |
| Author | Moore, John (1826-1907) |
| Recipient | Kelly, Mary Moore |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | He has just finished the session and expects to be on his way home soon. He reports news from Parks about North Carolina women. He is anxious to be home with Nancy McCalle. He is often asked about his religion, to which he responds that he was raised Presbyterian, because he enjoys their company and regrets leaving. He gives instructions about Robert's departure. Some names have been cut out of this letter. |
| Subjects | Women's History Religion |
| People | Moore, John (1826-1907) |
| Place written | Alabama |
| Theme | Education; Children & Family; Religion; Women in American History |
| 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 |