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Moore, John, 1826-1907 to Mary Kelly

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04194.08 Author/Creator: Moore, John, 1826-1907 Place Written: Fort Bridger, Wyoming Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 6 May 1858 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 23.4 cm, Width: 17.7 cm Order a Copy

Assures her that Colonel Johnson [Johnston?] has not moved before now because he is awaiting the arrival of pack animals. Moore states that Johnson's original orders were to establish a military post at or near Salt Lake City and that Johnson will only attack the Mormons if they interfere.

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

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