[Letter from M. Dodd to Sis and Mr. Moore, July 16, 1877]

One of 1,686 items in the series: Charles B. Moore Family papers, 1832-1917 available on this site.

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She mentions that everyone is doing well and was happy to hear that the Moore's were doing well also. She mentions that although it has been raining the crops are still drying up.They finished what thrashing and have about 900 bushels. She then says that Sissie with have good company with Dinkie and the children. On the other side is a letter from William Dodd. He mentions that they have had very dry weather and is hurting the crops. Althought the thrashing of the wheat went well and they will be able to get a good price on it.

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[2] p. ; 25 x 21 cm.

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Dodd, M. & Dodd, William July 16, 1877.

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She mentions that everyone is doing well and was happy to hear that the Moore's were doing well also. She mentions that although it has been raining the crops are still drying up.They finished what thrashing and have about 900 bushels. She then says that Sissie with have good company with Dinkie and the children. On the other side is a letter from William Dodd. He mentions that they have had very dry weather and is hurting the crops. Althought the thrashing of the wheat went well and they will be able to get a good price on it.

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[2] p. ; 25 x 21 cm.

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  • July 16, 1877
  • July 6, 1877

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Dodd, M. & Dodd, William. [Letter from M. Dodd to Sis and Mr. Moore, July 16, 1877], letter, July 16, 1877; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth203441/: accessed May 4, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Special Collections.

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