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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC04194.41 |
| From Archive Folder | John Moore Collection |
| Title | Fragment of a letter written by John Moore on the subject of local elections |
| Date | ca. July 1859 |
| Author | Moore, John (1826-1907) |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Discusses Election Day in the territory. The gentiles have formed an opposition party, and since Judge Eckles has no opposition to the army voting, Moore believes the Mormons will be surprised and angered by the election results. Mentions that Horace Greeley recently visited Salt Lake City on a journey to California in July 1859. |
| Subjects | Religion Military History Mormon Politics Election Government and Civics Journalism Soldier's Letter Frontiers and Exploration Westward Expansion Suffrage |
| People | Moore, John (1826-1907) Kelly, Mary Moore (ca. 1819-1899) Greeley, Horace (1811-1872) |
| Theme | Religion; Government & Politics; Westward Expansion; Law |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Additional Information | Moore was an army surgeon on duty during the Utah War, 1857-1861. Kelly was Moore's sister. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |