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Moore, M.M. (fl. 1838-1879) to Mary Moore Kelly

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04195.62 Author/Creator: Moore, M.M. (fl. 1838-1879) Place Written: Oswego, New York Type: Autograph letter Date: 2 February 1879 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope ; 20.3 x 25.2 cm. Order a Copy

The family have suffered from great cold spells lately. She describes the educational training of their son. He is particularly difficult to manage. Another difficult daughter seems to have had a change of heart. The letter is incomplete.

Moore is the sister-in-law of John Moore and wife of Robert E. Moore.

Moore, M.M., fl. 1858
Kelly, Mary Moore, 1819-1899

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