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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC04194.10 |
| From Archive Folder | John Moore Collection |
| Title | John Moore to James Kelly on the character of the Mormons |
| Date | 15 July 1858 |
| Author | Moore, John (1826-1907) |
| Recipient | Kelly, James |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Informs Kelly that the common belief in the eastern United States that the Mormons have become quiet and peaceable is wrong. He attributes their continued belligerence to a belief that they can bully the government into bending to their demands, drawing on President James Buchanan's offer of a pardon. Moore denounces the Mormons, telling the story of one of their preacher's vulgar dismissal of the pardon document. Written at a camp near Cedar Valley, Utah. |
| Subjects | Military History Westward Expansion Frontiers and Exploration Mormon Religion Peace Government and Civics Pardon Mormon War |
| People | Moore, John (1826-1907) Kelly, James (fl. 1853-1860) Buchanan, James (1791-1868) |
| Place written | Cedar Valley, Utah |
| Theme | Westward Expansion; Religion; Government & Politics; The Presidency; 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 the husband of Moore's sister Mary. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |