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Moore, John, 1826-1907 to Mary Moore Kelly

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04195.24 Author/Creator: Moore, John, 1826-1907 Place Written: Louisville, Kentucky Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 18 April 1864 Pagination: 3 p. : Height: 20.4 cm, Width: 25 cm Order a Copy

He arrived with only 2 or 3 hours delay due to derailed freight trains, a common occurrence. He sends stockings, handkerchiefs, and shoes.

Moore, John, 1826-1907
Kelly, Mary Moore, 1819-1899

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