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Moore, John, 1826-1907 to Mary Moore Kelly

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04195.16 Author/Creator: Moore, John, 1826-1907 Place Written: Vicksburg, Mississippi Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 15 July 1863 Pagination: 2 p. ; 24.7 x 19.7 cm. Order a Copy

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. Gen. A.S. Webb.

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

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