What does the cryptic crossword clue "Daughter read Poe's moving letters for brigand (9)" mean?

The definition is "brigand". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of READPOES ("read Poe's") [anagram: "moving"] + D (abbreviation of "Daughter") = DESPERADO; definition: "brigand" The answer is DESPERADO.

Daughter read Poe's moving letters for brigand (9)

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