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to Mary Moore, and Richard Moore

He mourns the passing of the year. He describes Christmas festivities, including time off for enslaved people and their joy in the holiday and in gift giving. To Richard he chides him for going to singing parties with desperate women and the hazard...

GLC04191.18

to Garrett Moore

He apologizes for not writing. He recognizes the hard life and work of his father, and he believes it to be his duty to repay his father, especially by occupying a high place in society. He intends to go to medical school next fall.

GLC04191.19

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...

GLC04191.20

to Mary Moore

He wishes Robert would come take his position in October. He plans on coming home after finishing this session. The slaves have been busy in preparation for an upcoming barbeque.

GLC04191.21

to Mary Moore

He has just finished the session and expects to be on his way home soon. He reports news from Parks about North Carolina women. He is anxious to be home with Nancy McCalle. He is often asked about his religion, to which he responds that he was raised...

GLC04191.22

to Garrett Moore

He reports his journey and arrival. He describes travel and boarding arrangements. Mrs. Livingston is unwell. A man was killed there in a duel the previous week, but was promptly caught.

GLC04191.24

to Mary Moore

He has moved to a cheaper, more comfortable boarding house. He describes the process of finding suitable accommodations and of taking new students around town.

GLC04191.25

to Mary Moore

He received news of their father's death and mourns his passing. It is unfortunate that he cannot be there with the family. He hopes that arrangements of property can be made easily and quickly without the expense of a probate court.

GLC04191.26

to Mary Moore

He regrets not having seen the boys when they were in town. He describes his difficult schedule with class, studies, and dissecting room. He criticizes McKinney for killing himself over a woman.

GLC04191.27

to Mary Moore

He describes the students in his class, less wild than he expected. He reports a recent Catholic fair to benefit an orphan asylum, doing more for the relief of the destitute than any other denomination. M. Fitzsimmons, an Irish refugee and leader in...

GLC04191.29