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Moore, John, 1826-1907 to James Kelly

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04194.07 Author/Creator: Moore, John, 1826-1907 Place Written: Uinta County, Wyoming Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 17 March 1858 Pagination: 4 p. ; 22.8 x 17.7 cm. Order a Copy

Describes considerable suffering and deprivations experienced while preparing for armed conflict with the Mormons. Mentions discontent among the "ambitious young men in the army" because of a rumor that President James Buchanan made overtures to Brigham Young that will result in a peaceful settlement. Written at Camp Scott.

Moore, John, 1826-1907
Kelly, James R., 1839-1862
Young, Brigham, 1801-1877
Buchanan, James, 1791-1868

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