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to Mary Kelly

Reports that New Year's Day passed enjoyably in the camp, where the "New York custom of calling on all your friends" was maintained. Although they "hear a good deal about secession, etc., it doesn't seem to oppress or weigh heavily on the spirits of...

GLC04194.37

to Mary Moore Kelly

He has been unwell and deems Vicksburg an unhealthy country: "It never was designed for Christians to live in." He praises Gen. Meade, and refers to some dear friends who fell at Gettysburg, including Gen. Stephen Hinsdale Weed and the injured Brig...

GLC04195.16

to Mary Moore Kelly

He has just returned from New Orleans, where he reminisced with army friends. He comments on people from Bloomington and family.

GLC04195.41

[Daguerreotype bust portrait of man with sideburns, elegantly dressed]

Apparently a friend or relative of John B. Moore with a poetic inscription pasted into the back of the case (between the daguerreotype and the back): "To Dr Moore / No never shall my soul forget/ The friend I found so cordial hearted / Dear Dear...

GLC04196.09

to James Kelly

He is on leave and visited Kelley's house. He encourages his friend to keep his spirits up and to follow the surgeon's instructions.

GLC04197.28