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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC04191.06 |
| From Archive Folder | Collection of John B. Moore letters |
| Title | John Moore to Mary Moore regarding scholarship and social life in Alabama |
| Date | 7 July 1846 |
| Author | Moore, John (1826-1907) |
| Recipient | Kelly, Mary Moore |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | He has been anxious to hear about health problems. His scholarship and reputation have expanded, and he has become a "very conspicuous character among the good people of Alabama." He expects to attend a local Baptist revival meeting. He also plans to start a geography school next season somewhere in the South. While he always tries to be friendly and sociable, the women here are larger and not as intelligent as other places. |
| Subjects | Health and Medical Education Religion Geography and Natural History Women's History |
| People | Moore, John (1826-1907) |
| Place written | Greene County, Alabama |
| Theme | Education; Children & Family; Health & Medicine; Women in American History; Religion |
| 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 |