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Moore, John (fl. 1848) to Mary Moore

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04191.26 Author/Creator: Moore, John (fl. 1848) Place Written: Louisville, Kentucky Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 31 October 1848 Pagination: 4p. ; 25 x 20 cm. Order a Copy

He received news of their father's death and mourns his passing. It is unfortunate that he cannot be there with the family. He hopes that arrangements of property can be made easily and quickly without the expense of a probate court.

Moore, John, 1826-1907

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