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Moore, John, 1826-1907 to Mary Moore Kelly

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04195.10 Author/Creator: Moore, John, 1826-1907 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 18 April 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 20 cm, Width: 24.6 cm Order a Copy

Lincoln and his wife have remained at the camp; they have gone riding, visited one of his hospitals, and reviewed the troops. They prepare to march soon. He was recently in Washington, where he had his photo taken. Written from the headquarters of the 5th Corps.

Excerpt: "For five days last week we were all riding about with old Abe having reviews and all that kind of thing. Mrs. Lincoln was out every day also. He rested in one of my hospitals one day for a little while, and partook of cheese and crackers. While there 'he was reminded of a story he once heard,' whereupon he told a very 'good little thing' that once happened in a negro debating society. He received all the troops while here; on one day about 70000 in one body."

Excerpt: "I hope for great achievements, and shall be sadly disappointed if I should have to tell you of another Fredricksburg repulse. But I don't expect it. Fortunate for us, 'Hope springs eternal in the human breast.'"

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

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