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- [Bill from J. M. Wilcox & Son, October 8, 1896]
- A bill from J. M. Wilcox & Son to C. B. Moore for a total of $40.54.
- [Check from Levi Perryman to A.D Lunn, October 18, 1914]
- Check from Levi Perryman to A.D Lunn for $176.50. The check is from First National Bank in Saint Jo, Texas. The back of the check is endorsed by A.D Lunn, and there are 3 stamps on the check. The first is from Farmers and Merchants National Bank in Nocona, Texas; the second is from American Exchange National Bank in Dallas, Texas; and the last one is a stamp that says "Paid" from the Citizens National bank in Saint Jo, Texas.
- [Clipping and Tickets, October 1901]
- These are documents from the Charles B. Moore Collection. The documents include a clipping and two tickets. The clipping details that P. O'Reilly and W. L. McCormick were elected as alderman to fill the position in their respective wards. On the reverse side of the clipping is a marriage announcement for Linnet Moore and Claude White; the reason this clipping was cut and saved. The tickets were for travel on October 16, 1901 from Dallas to Denison for two passengers on a passenger car designed by the Pullman Company.
- [Criminal Docket District Court, Cooke County, 1887-1897]
- Ledger from Cooke County, Texas, containing criminal docket information that includes attorney names, the names of parties involved, offenses, witnesses, and orders made.
- [Deposit receipt for Claude D. White, October 27, 1909]
- Deposit receipt from the Melissa State Bank for Claude D. White from the Melissa State Bank, October 27, 1909.
- [Editorial, October 18, 1888]
- This document is from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is an editorial written by Jason W. Thomas to the voters of the 5th Congressional District in McKinney, Texas. In this article, Thomas discusses his political platform. He details the issues that he favors and the necessary steps that must be taken to ensure that these issues are addressed properly. This editorial is dated October 18, 1888. Handwritten notes by Charles B. Moore on the reverse of this document details measurements of property in chains. A chain is a unit of measurement which equals 22 yards, 66 feet, or 100 links.
- [Envelope addressed to Miss Linnet Moore, October 7, 1897]
- Envelope addressed to Miss Linnet Moore in Chambersville, Collin County, Texas. It was sent by Birdie McGee and read by Linnet on October 13, 1987. It is postmarked Gallatin, Tenn. October 7, 1897. The right side of the envelope is torn, and the top right corner, where the stamp would have been, had been cut away. There is some writing in pencil on the back and another postmark from McKinney, Texas on October 9, 1897.
- [Envelope addressed to Mrs. C. D. Whyte, October 19, 1901]
- Envelope addressed by Mrs. C. D. White (Linnet Moore) and postmarked October 19, 1901. A note on the back of the envelope says that it was the "last letter from father."
- [Envelope addressed to Mrs. Claude D. White, October 24, 1916]
- Envelope addressed to Mrs. Claude D. White in Fort Worth, Texas. It is from Hogin & McKinley General Insurance and Long Time Loans in Gallatin, Tennessee. It is postmarked Gallatin, Tenn. October 24, 1916. The top right corner, where the stamp would have been, has been torn off. "R7-Box 52" is written in the bottom left corner.
- [Envelope from W. G. Bralley to Levi Perryman, October 24, 1904]
- Envelope from W.G. Bralley, who was the Montague County Tax Collector, to Levi Perryman. Levi Perryman was located in Forestburg, Texas. Tax receipts is written in pencil on the front.
- [Letter from Alice Griffin to Mary Moore, October 13, 1898]
- She was glad to receive letters from them. She hopes they are doing well and received Linnet's picture. She mentions the weather and how it is disturbing the planting of wheat. Her horse Mollie died and she has been unable to do anything since. She mentions that Will is working on Dock Dobbin's house. Mr. Griffin went to Springfield to see John Steward. Real estate agents are trying to get the farms to sell to a colony. They ended up joining, but she doesn't think it will work out. Her grandmother was pressured to sell, but she couldn't decide and got upset. She would like to hear about Charles and Linnet's trip. She asks about Sallie W. and gives a message to Bettie. She talks about flowers and who Lillian is asking for. Minnie was supposed to write and she asks that they write back soon.
- [Letter from Birdie McGee to Mr. and Mrs. C. D. White, October 17, 1901]
- This letter is from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Birdie McGee and is addressed to Linnet and Claude D. White. In this letter, McGee informs the White's of the goings-on in Chambersville, Texas. The news includes: an update on Charles' health, a discussion about Linnet's trunk, details about their telephone call, a dialogue about missing Linnet, a note to Claude about the couple's happiness, a discussion about their next visit, news about Moore receiving a box of jewelry in the mail, and a question about receiving all her items in her trunk. She closes the letter by sending her love and best wishes to Linnet and Claude.
- [Letter from Birdie McGee to the Moore family, October 5, 1897]
- This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Birdie McGee. In this letter, McGee informs the Moore family of the goings-on in Gallatin, Tennessee. The news includes: updates on the weather and the condition of the wells, details about the school house burning down, news about family and events, and a dialogue about Mary Dodd's letter. McGee closes the letter by mentioning that Linnet should write to her as well as Charles, Mary Ann, and Aunt Mollie. She encloses Mary Dodd's letter with her own and details that it may be of interest to Linnet.
- [Letter from Carter J. Dalton to Linnet Moore, October 8, 1901]
- This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Carter J. Dalton and is addressed to Linnet Moore. In this letter, Dalton congratulates Linnet on her upcoming wedding. Her notes that his gift for her is a receipt for her past debts. Dalton details the latest news about friends, tells Moore about a sofa cushion he received, and mentions that he travels quite a bit with Jim Cooke so Jim can visit his girl, Minnie Lewis. As he closes the letter, he notes that she will make an ideal wife and asks where the couple will live.The envelope is included with the letter.
- [Letter from Carter J. Dalton to Linnet Moore, October 11, 1900]
- Letter from Carter Dalton to Linnet Moore. He wanted to respond to Linnet's letter before too much time had passed. He was worried about Lula going to Dallas to visit Linnet. He is about to be on his way home to spend time with Jim Cook. Jim's mother and sister are in Austin, but he hasn't seen them. He asks about who is in love with Linnet now. He talks about his problems and asks if Linnet is coming to the San Antonio fair. He talks about Burnet and how old friends don't talk to him anymore. So he is now lonely, but he has some questions for her about graduation. He asks about her suitors and the guy that sent Lula a picture of himself.
- [Letter from Charles B. Moore to Claude D. White, October 20, 1901]
- This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Charles B. Moore and is addressed to Claude D. White. In this letter, Moore asks White to perform some accounting for him and write him back with the total. he closes the letter by noting to write him soon and mentions that a note has been received that he and Linnet will visit.
- [Letter from Charles B. Moore to Linnet and Claude White, October 30, 1901]
- Letter from Charles B. Moore to Claude and Linnet Moore White in which he tells them about the activities at the house and on the farm. He gives them the news on the sale of his crops. He also discusses the activities of neighbors, friends, and family.
- [Letter from Charles B. Moore to Mary Ann Moore, October 22, 1897]
- This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. it is written by Charles B. Moore and is addressed to Mary Ann Moore. In this letter, Charles informs Mary that he has sent her trunk key to Gallatin and there is no need to break it open. He notes that he has sent a telegram to Will letting Mary know about the key. He discusses the daily chores with her, the weather, and updates her on the goings-on at home since her departure. In his second letter, written in the early morning of October 22, Moore details the happenings since Mary has left for Tennessee. He notes the weather conditions, mentions the chores that He and Linnet have performed, and states that the first night without Mary was lonesome. He details that both he an Linnet miss her very much. He discusses going to Melissa to send the key with the letter and to send a telegram to Will McGee. On this second letter, black threads remain where the key was attached to the paper.
- [Letter from Charles B. Moore to Mary Ann Moore, October 28, 1897]
- This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Charles B. Moore and is addressed to Mary Ann Moore. In this letter, Charles updates Mary on the goings-on in Collin County since her departure to Gallatin, Tennessee. The news includes: a confirmation on receiving Mary's correspondence, news on the weather, an update on the house construction, details about Mrs Priest and Linnet's visit to her and to Jordan, community news, a discussion about real estate, a dialogue about daily chores, news about the fair and plans for Linnet to go with friends, update on the night's weather, details about the health of friends, and news about family. He notes to Mary that she should not worry about home and stay visiting her family as long as she wants. He closes the letter by updating Mary on the time and temperature. The envelope is included with this letter.
- [Letter from Charles B. Moore to Mary Moore, October 29 - November 1, 1897]
- Letter from Charles Moore to his wife Mary in which he writes about a trip Linnet is making to a fair. He also writes about picking cotton; what he has to eat; the pear crop; and requests information on family and friends. He writes about the building project he in involved in. Linnet reports on the fair she attended. She had fun, but the fair was "a poor thing." He said Linnet's trip cost $2.30. He lists who was at the fair and what they did. He discusses the rain and its effect on different crops. He states that there were four new cases of yellow fever at Memphis. He lists the activities and chores performed by Linnet. He updates Mary on the people he has seen and heard from.
- [Letter from Charles Moore to Elvira Moore, October 21, 1871]
- Letter to Elvira Moore from Charles Moore discussing his trip to Sherman, Texas, with Henry Moore to have wheat processed into flour, an account of the health of family and friends, and the transport of a man named Parker to Sherman, Texas in order to stand trial for the murder of a person named Peacock. Portions of the document have been destroyed and are illegible.
- [Letter from Charles Moore to Henry and Elvira Moore, October 29, 1870]
- Transcript of a letter from Charles Moore to Henry and Elvira Moore, discussing gastrointestinal illness, machinery, and a mill. Damage has removed several portions of the letter along a vertical line.
- [Letter from Claude White to his cousin Laura, October 29, 1900]
- Letter from Claude White to his cousin Laura. He doesn't want to say he was surprised to receive her letter so soon, but he was happy to get it. He mentions what a good friend she has been to him. He is thankful that she has helped reconcile the differences between him and Linnet, his sweetheart. He advises her to accept the proposal from her 'medicine man' only if he pleases her. He doesn't want her to be married to someone she thought she knew. He mentions how much he loves Linnet. He asks her to come with Linnet so he can see them. He tells her his plan for them to come and visit him. He sends regards to his cousin Bettie and asks her to give his love to Linnet every time she sees her.
- [Letter from Dinkie and Birdie McGee to Linnet, Mr. Moore, and Sis, October 17, 1890]
- Dinkie mentions that they are all well and Florence, Mary and Minnie spent the night there. Tobe it taking Florence to her mothers. Willie is working in town early in the morning. She mentions the weather and the vegetables in her garden. Birdie talks about school, Minnie Dodd's tooth, and Tobe and Florence possibly going back to Indian territory. Mary is staying with them and doesn't want to go to Indian territory. Dinkie mentions that Sallie and Mattie visited,and Charlie and Fannie are going to rent Mr. Campbell's place. She talks about milking, making butter, and selling eggs. She received some apples and canned some, and made some jelly. She tells Linnet all the fun Bird, Mary and Minnie are having. If Linnet was there then all of the grandchildren would be together.
- [Letter from Henry Moore and a child to Charles Moore, October 25, 1870]
- Letter sent by Henry Moore and co-written by a younger relative of Charles Moore that discusses farm life and hunting. Large sections of the text and paper are missing.
- [Letter from Henry S. Moore to Charles B. Moore, October 27, 1844]
- Letter from Henry S. Moore to Charles B. Moore regarding political meetings Henry attended for the upcoming presidential election and his opinion about presidential candidate Polk's prospects. He wrote about local news involving marriage, illness, and weather and a song he heard at one of the meetings.
- [Letter from J. W. Berry to Claude D. White, October 13, 1909]
- Letter from J. W. Berry to Claude White in which Mr. Berry says he ran into John Cox who told him that Claude owes him money for a mare. Mr. Berry is said that he is "sorry that the trade turned out as it did." He offers to pay Cox for Claude and send him the receipt. He also updates him on the rain and availability of water. A deposit slip for the Melissa State Bank is also included.
- [Letter from James K. Dodd to Mary Ann and Charles B. Moore, October 15, 1889]
- This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by James K. Dodd, Mary Ann's brother. In this letter, James details the goings-on at his residence in Paul's Valley, forty to fifty miles north of Ardmore. He notes that Florence and Mary are visiting Edmond and will be at home in a few days. He asks Charles to send him the balance of his account at the bank in McKinney. He mentions that the balance should be $305.80. James sends a message to George A. Wilson who sent him $200.00 to Edmund. He asks Charles when the $1,000 dollar note will be due and details that he needs it to be between the date of the letter and Christmas. He closes the letter by stating he has heard from Bettie that the Moore family are making their way home from Tennessee and that he expects they should be home by now. The envelope is included with the letter.
- [Letter from Laura Jernigan to Charles and Mary Moore, October 12, 1890]
- Jack and Lee have had some problems with getting the wheat. They had to hire help. She mentions they have been having bad weather. Jack's father died and so he will have to go back because of the will. She wonders where his mother will go and also Mrs. Lucas. She mentions she now has eye glasses. She would like to have them visit her, and even tried to go visit them for the fall, but it fell through. She talks about the schooling of her children and how she might have to send them to boarding school. She would like the Moores to write back a long letter.
- [Letter from Lula Dalton to Linnet Moore, October 7, 1900]
- Letter to Linnet Moore from Lula Dalton. She asks Linnet if she has forgotten about writing to her. She mentions she is in Austin to study and has found all of the boys she met last year, but not the girls. She asks Linnet to write her a long letter.
- [Letter from Lula Watkins to Linnet White, October 3, 1917]
- Letter from Lula Watkins to Linnet White that includes the possibility of moving to Texas and family news.
- [Letter from M. J. Wallace to Josephus and Elvira Moore, October 28, 1860]
- Letter from M. J. Wallace to Josephus, or "Seph," and Elvira Moore discussing family and friends, the recent weather, and M. J.'s upcoming wedding. Wallace's name is stamped at the end of the letter.
- [Letter from Mary and Charles B. Moore to Linnet Moore, October 30, 1898]
- Letters from Charles B. and Mary Moore to their daughter Linnet while she is visiting friends and relatives. Ethel and Gertie came to see her not knowing she was gone. Gertie is having a candy breaking for her birthday. They discuss the cotton picking that has been happening and describe a cotton throwing spree among the Newman boys that called for injuries needing Dr. Hodges. Includes note written on small slip of paper talking about weather and a woman who will board with them.
- [Letter from Minnie O. Rawlings to Charles B. Moore, October 13, 1901]
- Letter sent from Minnie O. Rawlings to Charles B. Moore informing him that she has received the invitation to Linnet's wedding courtesy of her mother and says that it may be a difficult time for Moore as he will have an empty nest. She also discusses her teaching position in Mexico City, how she enjoys the climate, her health, and her plans for Christmas vacation. She notes that Mexico has an abundance of historical places that would be of interest to Charles, primarily Chapultepec.
- [Letter from Minnie Rawlings to C. B. Moore, October 3, 1898]
- She is thankful that Mr. Moore trust them to send Linnet to spend the terms with them. She says that they will treat Linnet like a daughter. She says the cost would only be $50. She enjoyed going to Colorado in the summer and would like to go again. She talks about the weather and that farmers are almost done gathering cotton. She is concerned about the Texas problem with renters. She hopes they are revived by the time the letter gets there.
- [Letter from Minnie Rawlings to C. B. Moore, October 17, 1898]
- She gives a timetable of where Linnet should be on her way to her house. She is anxious for Linnet to get a full years work and hopes to be moved into the new school in two weeks. She told Linnet to worry about clothes too much because they dress plainly and she will be among friends. She sends best wishes.
- [Letter from Minnie Rawlings to Linnet Moore, October 2, 1898]
- She is glad to hear that Linnet is coming to visit. Linnet will share Lulu's room. She mentions what textbooks Linnet will need for school and how to get them. She asks for Linnet to write when she is leaving and when she expects to be at the depot. Lulu is anxious to see her.
- [Letter from Neal Moore to C. B. Moore, October 11, 1898]
- He was glad to receive a letter from Charles while he was in Colorado. Neal will try to explain what has happened since the last time he wrote. He writes about certain expenses that have thrown him and swear to never have it again. He has gotten some work in San Antonio and is staying with Will Firgh. He has come to the realization that he is not a city person and will eventually become a farmer. He asks Moore to keep an eye out for good land for him. He asks about a job as a farm hand, and mentions that his parents say there is no work in Dallas. He mentions that Minnie was in Boulder for a teachers' convention. He says his parents are doing well, but he and his brother are not. He thinks that his letter did not reach Charles or he did not receive Charles' answer. He says that since he is in the country he has no spare time and has made repairs to the house. He needs to do some planting and hopes to get some work in San Antonio to make more repairs. He would like to hear about Charles.
- [Letter from the Melissa State Bank to Claude D. White, October 16, 1909]
- Letter from H. S. Wysong, Cashier at the Melissa State Bank, to Claude White to acknowledge a draft on the National Bank of Commerce, New York, for $500.00.
- [Letter from Walter Wallace to Charles B. Moore, October 31, 1901]
- This letter is from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Walter Wallace. The letter details the family lineage of Moore's grandmother, Elizabeth Wallace Lanius. It notes family members and the places of death. Wallace furthers that a remaining family member, Uncle James, is in bad health. In the letter's closing, he mentions that Moore's daughter and her husband will visit him and his family. He states that they will do what they can to make her visit a pleasnat one. He also urges Moore to visit and mentions that his home is always open to C.B. The letter is dated October 31, 1901. It was written Denison, TX.
- [Letters from Adelitia McGee to the Moore family and Alice McGee, October 16-17, 1889]
- This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Adelitia "Dinkie" McGee to the Moore family and Alice McGee. In this letter, Dinkie details the goings-on in Gallatin, Tennessee and the news includes: weather updates, a discussion concerning Alice's Grandma McGee who has passed, a dialogue about making molasses from cane, news about the crops that survived and the crops that were ruined from frost, updates on family and friends, and the daily happenings since the Moore family and Alice have left. She closes the letter by Birdie want to see Alice and Linnet very badly but since Bessie has come to visit, she has not been as lonely. Dinkie notes that she would like for the Moore's and Alice to write soon. On the first page, Dinkie writes another letter dated October 17 to the Moore family and Alice. She details her daily schedule and mentions that Birdie will write next time. She writes a note for Alice to write Bettie Wilson and that Mother (Matilda Dodd) will write the Moore family on Sunday. The envelope is included with the letter.
- [Letters from Charles B. Moore to Mary Ann Moore, October 26-27, 1897]
- This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Charles B. Moore and is addressed to Mary Ann Moore. In this letter,Moore informs Mary of the goings- on since she has departed for Gallatin, Tennessee. He discusses the number of correspondences he has sent to Mary Ann, weather, the daily chores, community news about friends, updates about the milk cows going to pasture, and the amount of milk the cows are producing since going to pasture. Moore details the daily happenings for Mary Ann and notes that the new carpet was installed by Linnet and Jo in the front room. He discusses the loads of lumber collected for the day details the rainy weather, and notes that Abigail and her calves are well. Moore continues to mention the day's events for Mary Ann. In the latter part of the letter dated October 26, 1897, Moore states that they have yet to receive word from Mary Ann and will travel to Melissa to send a telegram if no correspondence is received by tomorrow morning. He discusses the rain and its affect on the crops in the community including their wheat crop. He ends this letter by noting that the rain will help their stock tanks to reach capacity. Moore begins a new letter on the back of the fourth page which is dated October 27, 1897. In this letter, Moore discusses the weather, daily chores, updates on the crops, and community news. He states that they have not received word from Mary Ann and mentions new updates on friends. he closes the letter by noting that he is on his way to the post office to mail the letters. On the first page, Moore has noted in pencil that he received a letter and a card …
- [Memo from J. M Pearson to Charles B. Moore, October 30, 1901]
- This document is from the Charles B. Moore Collection. it is a memo written by J. M Pearson to Moore discussing Moore's will. Pearson states that Moore must have his will probated and include a clause that makes Moore's wife an executor of his will without bond or expense except to probate will, file inventory, and appraisal of the estate. He includes a clause that should be used by Moore in his will. In the memo's closing remarks, Pearson encloses the will and states that he sends his best wishes for Moore's present and future well-being. The memo is dated October 30, 1901.
- [Money receipt, October 23, 1889]
- Money receipt for three hundred and five dollars and eighty cents received from C. B. Moore and addressed to J. K. Dodd in Pauls Valley. The back of the document gives information on the services available from Wells, Fargo, and Company's Express.
- [Receipt for Ross & Bros., October 30, 1875]
- Receipt for Ross & Bros. from Levi Perryman for the amount of $27.15. For the case of Ross & Bros. vs Wm. Freeman.
- [Receipt for sale of slave to A. D. Kennard, October 10, 1842]
- Receipt for sale of a slave from Thomas Smith to A.D. Kennard. She is described as a 14 year old girl named Adlin.
- [Receipt of Levi Perryman, October 2, 1879]
- Recieved of Levi Perryman the sum of $28 for the execution issued by the Justice of the Peace of Precint No.4, Thomas Miller.
- [Receipt of Levi Perryman, October 14, 1879]
- Received of Levi Perryman the sum of $5, the costs of the County Judge. Regarding the case between the State of Texas vs G. W. Wimberly.
- [Receipt of Levi Perryman, October 14, 1879]
- Received of Levi Perryman the sum of $4.40 in case No. 503.
- [Receipt of Levi Perryman, October 16, 1875]
- State of Texas vs J. Itingleberry case, Levi Perryman paid for witnesses. Signed by W.G. Thompson.