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to Robert E. Moore

He is eager to communicate with Moore's mother about the changes that have occurred there since she left. He reports deaths in the family, saying "all the old stock of Ireland are dead." Crops are promising this year, although potatoes continue to be...

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to Mary Moore

He wonders if he was missed at Christmas. They had a ball the night before Christmas with dancing. He wonders if Richard picked up his coat, and hopes she will send some new shirts. He has heard about certain deaths due to smallpox.

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to Robert E. Moore

He is delighted to receive the letter and hopes to communicate more in the future. He reports conditions of famine, sickness, and waste and efforts to provide subsistence through public works, limited to certain numbers from each family. He updates...

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to Mary Moore

He had a slight attack of bilious fever, but feels better now. He is glad that the verbena he sent is growing nicely, and comments on the laziness of other local neighbor girls, who only want to get married and will surely end up with "the razor...

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to Robert E. Moore

He is eager to maintain correspondence with him as an old friend. He imagines war news being disseminated at home. Many people are leaving the city for the North and cooler climates, and he is working to close his business for the season and enjoy...

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to Mary Moore, and Richard Moore

He suggests she be sure to do her hair properly; "attention to the toilette is an essential part of a lady's duty." He was pleasantly surprised to learn of Robert's new position. He is delighted to have been asked to be a groomsman at a wedding...

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to Mary Moore

It is difficult to write because he has not heard from the family in almost three months. He has agreed to remain at his school for one more session and was a little disappointed to be passed up for another school, where a doctor with dependent...

GLC04191.09

to Mary Moore

He feels close to home when he writes letters home. He comments on good housekeeping skills, and a wedding by candlelight he recently attended, where he was matched up with a very beautiful young woman. Money is being raised for the suffering in...

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to Mary Moore

In concern for her health, he is anxious about her overworking. The money he has invested in Mobile is not returning, and his teacher salary has not been paid in full, so he must find another way to pay for medical school. Robert has decided not to...

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to Mary Moore

He wishes for more mail. It snowed last night for the first time this season. He is quite content in his bachelorhood at this point. He asks about people from home and sends his greetings.

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