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Moore, John, 1826-1907 to Mary Moore, and Richard Moore

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04191.16 Author/Creator: Moore, John, 1826-1907 Place Written: Alabama Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 10 December 1847 Pagination: 4p. : address ; 27 x 21 cm. Order a Copy

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.

Moore, John, 1826-1907

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