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Moore, John, 1826-1907 to Mary Moore Kelly

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04195.41 Author/Creator: Moore, John, 1826-1907 Place Written: Vicksburg, Mississippi Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 25 April 1866 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope ; 20.1 x 25.1 cm. Order a Copy

He has just returned from New Orleans, where he reminisced with army friends. He comments on people from Bloomington and family.

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

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