MOORE, (1797-1853). An

American journalist and historical writer, born

at Andover, N. H. He learned the printer's trade

at Concord, engaged in editorial work, and was

a member of the Legislature in 1828. In 1839

he removed to New York and edited the Daily

Whig. He was in the Government employ in

Washington 1841-45, but returned to New York

and served as librarian of the Historical Society

from 1845 to 1849. From 1849 to 1853 he was

postmaster of San Francisco. He published, with

John Farmer, Collections Historical and

Miscellaneous (3 vols., 1822-24), relating principally

to the early history of New Hampshire; and

Gazetteer of the State of New Hampshire (1823). He also published a volume on the colonial Governors of Connecticut and New Plymouth (1846).