Who is Clement C. Moore

Clement Clarke Moore (July 15, 1779 – July 10, 1863) was an American writer and Professor of Oriental and Greek Literature, as well as Divinity and Biblical Learning, at the General Theological Seminary of the Protestant Episcopal Church, in New York City. The seminary was developed on land donated by Moore and it continues on this site at Ninth Avenue between 20th and 21st streets, in an area known as Chelsea Square. Moore's connection with the seminary continued for more than 25 years.

Moore gained considerable wealth by subdividing and developing other parts of his large inherited estate in what became known as the residential neighborhood of Chelsea. Before this, the urbanized part of the city ended at Houston Street on Manhattan island. For 10 years, Moore also served as a ...
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  • Old Santeclaus
    Old SANTECLAUS with much delight
    His reindeer drives this frosty night,
    O'er chimney-tops, and tracks of snow,
    To bring his yearly gifts to you....
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Snow 1 Parent 1 Mind 1 Apple 1 Knowledge 1 Long 1 Good 1 White 1 Doll 1 I Love You 1


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