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Moore, John, 1826-1907 to Robert E. Moore

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04191.08 Author/Creator: Moore, John, 1826-1907 Place Written: Greene County, Alabama Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 8 January 1847 Pagination: 4p. : address ; Height: 25 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

He hopes to find another school with better wages. He hopes that Robert will burn this letter after reading it. The weather is finally cold enough to kill hogs. He encourages him to study Greek to get a better job.

Moore, John, 1826-1907

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