July 5, 1778

Madame De Chaumont, fl. 1778

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Catharine Macaulay

Letter is in French.

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1778

Madame De Chaumont, fl. 1778

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Catharine Macaulay

Letter is written in French.

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14 September 1785

Document signed

Title: L'abbe Sicard

Makes Catherine Macaulay a correspondent of the Musée de Bordeaux. Signed document with a letter. In French

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14 September 1785

Saige, fl. 1785-1788

Document signed

Title: To Catharine Macaulay

In French

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September 27, 1787

Saige, fl. 1785-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Catharine Macaulay

Letter is written in French.

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December 24, 1788

Macaulay, Catharine, 1731-1791

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mr. Pye

She writes about the cause of public liberty and a financial agreement to be paid her in exchange for a bond.

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June 5, 1769

Macaulay, Catharine, 1731-1791

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lord Nuneham

Is a draft. She expresses gratitude for his gift in support of her literary efforts.

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June 6, 1769

Nuneham, fl. 1769

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Catharine Macaulay

Letter is a draft. He regrets not being able to see her, but sends a snuff box from Paris as a gift. Letter written at the Leiscester House.

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1770

Nuneham, fl. 1769

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Catharine Macaulay

He will give Monsieur de Liancourt her message when he is in town. He does not dare to appear an open supporter of liberty, although he is in his heart.

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July 24, 1847

Dillon, Phillip, fl. 1847

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 blighted, yet not in his land. He describes plans for his children regarding school and livelihood.

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19 October 1847

Moore, John, 1826-1907

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 strap man."

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10 December 1847

Moore, John, 1826-1907

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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, particularly because the bridesmaid is especially amiable and pretty. To Richard he writes about the girls at home compared with the girls there, who go after slave men. He counsels him to read more and think deeply about what he has read.

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30 December 1847

Moore, John B., fl. 1847

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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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January 18, 1848

Moore, John, 1826-1907

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 of marrying such.

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26 February 1848

Moore, John, 1826-1907

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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.

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11 May 1848

Moore, John, 1826-1907

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 come in the summer.

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8 July 1848

Moore, John, 1826-1907

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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.

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2 August 1848

Moore, John, 1826-1907

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 Presbyterian, because he enjoys their company and regrets leaving. He gives instructions about Robert's departure. Some names have been cut out of this letter.

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18 October 1848

Moore, Robert, fl. 1848

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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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12 October 1848

Moore, John, 1826-1907

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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.

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22 October 1848

Moore, John, 1826-1907

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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.

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31 October 1848

Moore, John, 1826-1907

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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.

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19 November 1848

Moore, John, 1826-1907

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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.

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December 11, 1848

Moore, Robert, fl. 1848

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Moore

He describes the pleasant climate. Alabama ladies are more attractive than those from Indiana. He looks forward to Christmas. He comments on Uncle [Fletcher?]'s slave problems, mostly a lack of discipline. He worries about the local cotton market because it is low.

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15 December 1848

Moore, John, 1826-1907

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 the recent revolt, visited and made speeches about the Irish atrocities. He discusses plans for their father's tombstone. He doesn't see the need for a funeral sermon as their father didn't belong to any denomination. A local smallpox epidemic is causing problems.

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