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Moore, M.M., fl. 1838-1879 to Mary Moore Kelly

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04195.62 Author/Creator: Moore, M.M., fl. 1838-1879 Place Written: Oswego, New York Type: Autograph letter Date: February 2, 1879 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope Height: 20.3 cm, Width: 25.2 cm Order a Copy

The family have suffered from great cold spells lately. She describes the educational training of their son. He is particularly difficult to manage. Another difficult daughter seems to have had a change of heart. The letter is incomplete.

Moore, M.M., fl. 1858
Kelly, Mary Moore, 1819-1899

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