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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04195.57 Author/Creator: Moore, M.M. (fl. 1838-1879) Place Written: Eutaw, Alabama Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 6 December 1858 Pagination: 3 p. : envelope ; 21 x 24.9 cm. Order a Copy

Comments on the difficulty of raising children. Mentions an accident in which a horse kicked their slave boy in the jaw. Moore is the wife of Robert E. Moore, John Moore's brother.

Moore is the wife of Robert E. Moore, John Moore's brother.

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

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