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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC04191.19 |
| From Archive Folder | Collection of John B. Moore letters |
| Title | John Moore to Garrett Moore outlining plans to go to medical school |
| Date | 26 February 1848 |
| Author | Moore, John (1826-1907) |
| Recipient | Kelly, Mary Moore |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Writes to his father to apologize for not writing. He recognizes the hard life and work of his father, and he believes it to be his duty to repay his father, especially by occupying a high place in society. He intends to go to medical school next fall. |
| Subjects | Children and Family Health and Medical Education |
| People | Moore, John (1826-1907) |
| Place written | Hollowsquare, Alabama |
| Theme | Health & Medicine; Education; Children & Family |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Additional Information | John Moore (1826-1907) was born in Indiana and taught school in Louisiana and Alabama. After medical school, he became an army surgeon and later served as U.S. Surgeon General. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |