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Moore, John (fl. 1848) to Mary Moore

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04191.20 Author/Creator: Moore, John (fl. 1848) Place Written: Alabama Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 11 May 1848 Pagination: 4p. : address ; 25.3 x 20 cm. Order a Copy

In concern for her health, he is anxious about her overworking. The money he has invested in Mobile is not returning, and his teacher salary has not been paid in full, so he must find another way to pay for medical school. Robert has decided not to come in the summer.

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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.

Moore, John, 1826-1907

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