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25 April 1866
Moore, John, 1826-1907
to Mary Moore Kelly
He has just returned from New Orleans, where he reminisced with army friends. He comments on people from Bloomington and family.
GLC04195.41
June 5, 1866
The rain has prevented plantations from running as normal. He reports on political events in Europe, and the Fenian uprising indicating the universal desire of people to govern themselves. He refers to people from Bloomington. A meeting will...
GLC04195.42
August 24, 1866
A cholera epidemic has hit the soldiers and has kept him busy in the hospital. He remarks about their brother Robert and his poor condition since remaining in the South to practice medicine, marry, etc. Written on letterhead for the Headquarters...
GLC04195.43
12 May 1867
to Mollie [Kelly]
He describes his past experience in Vicksburg, where he and Grant lived with a local family. Because he did not steal silver, as they "supposed all 'Yanks' were in the habit of doing, they have always felt very grateful" for the protection and...
GLC04195.45
9 September 1867
He met with the brother of Sherman's wife, of the Ewing family, who had requested Moore's presence upon her visit. She needs advice on finishing schools for her daughter. He describes a visit along the Hudson river.
GLC04195.46
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