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to Mary Moore Kelly

The rain has prevented plantations from running as normal. He reports on political events in Europe, and the Fenian uprising indicating the universal desire of people to govern themselves. He refers to people from Bloomington. A meeting will...

GLC04195.42

to Mary Moore Kelly

He refers to the explosion of a steamboat on the Mississippi, killing 100 with many mutilated survivors, the third such accident this week. He comments on acquaintances in Bloomington.

GLC04195.40

to Mary Moore Kelly

He met with the brother of Sherman's wife, of the Ewing family, who had requested Moore's presence upon her visit. She needs advice on finishing schools for her daughter. He describes a visit along the Hudson river.

GLC04195.46

to Mary Moore Kelly

He will superintend recruits for the Army until the end of May, when he will return to Staten Island. He describes a social encounter with the Livingstones. He also describes his living arrangements. This letter was written at Gramercy Park House.

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to Mollie [Kelly]

He describes his past experience in Vicksburg, where he and Grant lived with a local family. Because he did not steal silver, as they "supposed all 'Yanks' were in the habit of doing, they have always felt very grateful" for the protection and...

GLC04195.45

to Molly Kelly

He compliments her on her travels and sends her gloves and earrings.

GLC04195.47

to Mary Moore Kelly

He refers to a case seen by their brother Robert regarding child abuse.

GLC04195.48

to Mary Moore Kelly

He describes his plans for the summer, with numerous visits upstate to escape the city heat. He comments on Texas.

GLC04195.49

to Mary Moore Kelly

He went to a medical conference in Staunton with experts from all over the U.S. and Canada. He expresses concern for their brother Robert in his career decisions.

GLC04195.50

to Mary Moore Kelly

He has just returned from New York, where he was snowed in at Buffalo. Richmond is thriving during the state fair.

GLC04195.51