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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC04191.07 |
| From Archive Folder | Collection of John B. Moore letters |
| Title | John Moore to Mary Moore outlining future plans and dreams |
| Date | 29 October 1846 |
| Author | Moore, John (1826-1907) |
| Recipient | Kelly, Mary Moore |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | He remarks on the changing seasons. School closes in two weeks and he plans to move on instead of remaining, but would rather participate on the march to Mexico as he is growing tired of the monotonous life of schoolmaster. His dream to study in Dublin or Paris, however, is simply a dream. Robert has suggested he marry a young woman who he has since decided is not as beautiful as he first thought. |
| Subjects | Mexican War Latin and South America Global History and Civics Foreign Affairs Military History Education Marriage Women's History |
| People | Moore, John (1826-1907) |
| Place written | Greene County, Alabama |
| Theme | Children & Family; Education; Women in American History; The Mexican War |
| 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 |