John C. Moore (fl. 1843) to Mary Moore and Robert E. Moore
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04191.02 Author/Creator: John C. Moore (fl. 1843) Place Written: Louisiana Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 8 September 1843 Pagination: 3p. : address ; 25.5 x 20.5 cm. Order a Copy
He writes to his sister that despite the sickness so prevalent in this location during this month has passed him by. He has become quite content there; the women are much more frank and familiar than in Indiana, although he inquires about several old friends. To Robert he writes that he looks forward to seeing his visit, giving suggestions for the trip.
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John Moore (1826-1907) was born in Indiana and taught school in Louisiana and Alabama. After medical school, he became an army surgeon and later served as U.S. Surgeon General.
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