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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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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1 January 1848

Moore, Robert, fl. 1848

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Moore

He had too much eggnog and has been sick. He describes his girlfriends, referring to one in particular he would like to marry and comments on other potential couples. He believes that the old house should be sold and that their mother should be given certain assistance. He has become a member of the Episcopal church. He reports the increasing number of Blacks in town.

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