Moore, John (fl. 1847) to Mary Moore
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04191.10 Author/Creator: Moore, John (fl. 1847) Place Written: Greene County, Alabama Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 28 February 1847 Pagination: 4p. ; 24.6 x 19.5 cm. Order a Copy
He feels close to home when he writes letters home. He comments on good housekeeping skills, and a wedding by candlelight he recently attended, where he was matched up with a very beautiful young woman. Money is being raised for the suffering in Ireland.
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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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