George Henry Moore (1823-92) was an American historical writer and librarian. He removed in 1839 to New York City and in 1843 graduated at New York University. Before leaving college he had become connected with the New-York Historical Society, as an assistant to his father, Jacob Bailey Moore, the librarian, and in 1849 succeeded him as its librarian. In this position he remained until 1872, when, on the opening of the Lenox Library (now a part of the New York Public Library), he became its first superintendent. Here he remained until his death. He was a frequent contributor to historical magazines and to the proceedings of historical societies. He was a brother of Frank Moore. Among his best-known works are: 1839 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... Nickname: Big Apple Location in the state of New York Coordinates: Country United States State New York Boroughs Bronx (The Bronx) New York (Manhattan) Queens (Queens) Kings (Brooklyn) Richmond (Staten Island) Mayor Michael Bloomberg (R) Area    - City 1,214. ... 1843 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... New York University (NYU) is a major research university in New York City. ... The New-York Historical Society is an American organization located in New York City and dedicated to the preservation of the citys history. ... 1849 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... 1872 (MDCCCLXXII) was a leap year starting on Monday (see link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar or a leap year starting on Wednesday of the 12-day-slower Julian calendar. ... Lenox Library is one of the cornerstones of the New York Public Library. ... New York Public Library, central block, built 1897–1911, Carrère and Hastings, architects (June 2003) The New York Public Library (NYPL), one of three public library systems serving New York City, is one of the leading libraries in the United States. ... Frank Moore (1828-1904) was an American journalist and compiler, a brother of George Henry Moore. ...

• The Treason of Charles Lee (1858)
• The Employment of Negroes in the Revolutionary Army (1862)
• Notes on the History of Slavery in Massachusetts (1866)
• A History of the Jurisprudence of New York (1872)

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