Moore, John, 1826-1907 to Mary Moore Kelly

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GLC#
GLC04195.09-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
6 April 1863
Author/Creator
Moore, John, 1826-1907
Title
to Mary Moore Kelly
Place Written
s.l.
Pagination
4 p. : Height: 20 cm, Width: 24.7 cm
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

Lincoln and his wife arrived and presided over a grand review of the troops. He comments on the case of Gen. McClellan. They believe the rebels are significantly fortified across the river and hope to cross soon. Written at the headquarters of the 5th Corps. "Abe looks careworn. No wonder. He has a large contract on hand."

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