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Moore, John, 1826-1907 to Mary Kelly

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04194.04 Author/Creator: Moore, John, 1826-1907 Place Written: Fort Bridger, Wyoming Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 25 November 1857 Pagination: 6 p. : envelope Height: 22.9 cm, Width: 17.8 cm Order a Copy

Complains of deprivations on the Mormon trail during the Utah Expedition. Describes hardships due to frigid temperatures and supplies burned by Mormons. He has received no mail.

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

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