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Moore, John, 1826-1907 to Garrett Moore

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04191.19 Author/Creator: Moore, John, 1826-1907 Place Written: Hollowsquare, Alabama Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 26 February 1848 Pagination: 3p. : address ; 25 x 19.5 cm. Order a Copy

He apologizes for not writing. He recognizes the hard life and work of his father, and he believes it to be his duty to repay his father, especially by occupying a high place in society. He intends to go to medical school next fall.

Moore, John, 1826-1907

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