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Moore, John, 1826-1907 to Mary Moore Kelly

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04195.36 Author/Creator: Moore, John, 1826-1907 Place Written: St. Louis, Missouri Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 5 August 1865 Pagination: 4 p. ; 20.5 x 25.1 cm. Order a Copy

He is busy finishing reports from the field which could not be completed while they marched. The local people remain rebellious, and he has enjoyed the flirtatious company of two married women from New York.

Moore, John, 1826-1907
Kelly, Mary Moore, 1819-1899

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