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Moore, Robert, fl. 1848 to Mary Moore

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04191.28 Author/Creator: Moore, Robert, fl. 1848 Place Written: Hollowsquare Type: Autograph letter signed Date: December 11, 1848 Pagination: 4p. : Height: 24.8 cm, Width: 19 cm Order a Copy

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.

Moore, John, 1826-1907

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