James R. Creely to Col. James Morgan

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IdentifierMS1931_0001_31-0733DateApril 7, 1847CreatorsJames R. CreelySubjectPovertyMurder-suicideCopyright StatementNo Copyright – Non-Commercial Use OnlyDescriptionCreely writes from New Orleans in despair for being poor and unable to provide for his family. He expresses that he has skills and abilities, but no prospects of employment or way to make a living. His letter includes mention of thoughts of killing his wife and children and then himself to escape his fate.LanguageEnglishRecipientJames Morgan

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James R. Creely to Col. James Morgan