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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04195.61 Author/Creator: Moore, Robert E., fl. 1844-1866 Place Written: Eutaw, Alabama Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 19 May 1866 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 25 cm, Width: 19.9 cm Order a Copy

He reports family illnesses and the birth of his son, John Richard Moore. He describes his daughters and his plans for their education. He lists their fruit crops. He invites her to visit in the fall.

Moore, Robert E., fl. 1865-1866
Kelly, Mary Moore, 1819-1899

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