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Moore, John, 1826-1907 to Mary Kelly

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04194.30 Author/Creator: Moore, John, 1826-1907 Place Written: Utah County, Utah Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1 May 1860 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 20.2 cm, Width: 32 cm Order a Copy

Reports that the troops marching east will do so in four columns. A training area for teamsters has been set up. Mentions that Judge Eckles will travel to the east at the end of the month, and disparages him for his scandalous relationships with women. Written at Camp Floyd.

Moore, John, 1826-1907
Kelly, Mary Moore, 1819-1899

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