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Moore, Robert E., fl. 1844-1866 to Mary Moore

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04191.04 Author/Creator: Moore, Robert E., fl. 1844-1866 Place Written: Clinton Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 5 May 1844 Pagination: 4p. : address ; Height: 25 cm, Width: 19.8 cm Order a Copy

He is grateful to come from a strong home and family. He is sorry to hear that Richard has been ill. He is anxious to hear that so many people at home have been getting married and hopes the ugly ones marry off so the good ones stand a chance. The weather and the growing season have been fine.

Moore, John, 1826-1907

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