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1853-1854
Moore, John, 1826-1907
to James Kelly [Decimalized .01- .03]
Writes to his brother-in-law about serving in the army in Florida. Refers to Seminole Indian chief Billy Bowlegs.
GLC04193
1853/10/13
to James Kelly
Moore, an army surgeon stationed in Florida during the third Seminole War against Billy Bowlegs, writes home to his brother-in-law about receiving mail, how easy his job is, and the character of physicians. Also discusses the infidelity of a man...
GLC04193.01
3 July 1853
Writes to his sister Mary's husband about the weather and the lack of activity. Anticipates traveling to Cuba with the possibility of American possession resulting from Manifest Destiny. Makes references to Billy Bowlegs harboring slaves. "You now...
GLC04193.02
20 October 1854
Responds to the drought and lack of food. Reports a visit to King Billy Bowlegs, presenting Bowlegs's sister with "rot gut" whiskey. Inquires about the upcoming county elections in Ohio. "I was out in the woods some distance about a week ago, with...
GLC04193.03
1857-1861
John Moore Collection [Decimalized .01-.42]
Contains a map, a general order, 39 letters, and a memoir, pertaining to the Utah Expedition of 1857-1861.
GLC04194
circa 1860-1920
Collection of photographs and other items related to John B. Moore [Decimalized .01-.13]
Additional Moore-Kelly photographs from the early twentieth century are in GLC 4197.
GLC04196
circa 1860s
[Daguerreotype bust portrait of man with sideburns, elegantly dressed]
Apparently a friend or relative of John B. Moore with a poetic inscription pasted into the back of the case (between the daguerreotype and the back): "To Dr Moore / No never shall my soul forget/ The friend I found so cordial hearted / Dear Dear...
GLC04196.09
[Half-length portrait of man holding an elegant walking stick]
Half-length portrait of a well-dressed younger man holding an elegant walking stick. Unknown identification.
GLC04196.10
[Tintype of Mary Kelly]
39. Tintype of Mary Kelly. 1868-1869. ca.
GLC04197.39
1860
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
Browntone silverprint of beardless Lincoln, by Hesler, 1860
GLC04199
Showing results 1961 - 1970