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Moore, John (fl. 1848) to Mary Moore

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04191.27 Author/Creator: Moore, John (fl. 1848) Place Written: Louisville, Kentucky Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 19 November 1848 Pagination: 4p. ; 24 x 19.5 cm. Order a Copy

He regrets not having seen the boys when they were in town. He describes his difficult schedule with class, studies, and dissecting room. He criticizes McKinney for killing himself over a woman.

Moore, John, 1826-1907

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