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Moore, John, 1826-1907 to Garrett Moore

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04191.24 Author/Creator: Moore, John, 1826-1907 Place Written: Louisville, Kentucky Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 12 October 1848 Pagination: 4p. : Height: 24.5 cm, Width: 19.1 cm Order a Copy

He reports his journey and arrival. He describes travel and boarding arrangements. Mrs. Livingston is unwell. A man was killed there in a duel the previous week, but was promptly caught.

Moore, John, 1826-1907

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