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[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.
[Letter from Alta Berry to Linnet Moore White, June 7, 1909]
Letter from Alta Berry to Claude and Linnet White in which she discusses her health and farming. She says that Claude is in trouble with his crops as he has been "drinking a great deal lately." He was arrested after causing a disturbance at a supper in Melissa, Texas. She also updates Linnet on the activities and health of friends and family.
[Letter from Birdie McKinley to Mary Ann Moore, Linnet White and Claude D. White, January 10, 1907]
This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Birdie McKinley and is addressed to the White's and Mary Ann Moore. In this letter, McKinley informs Linnet White of the goings-on in Gallatin, TN. the news includes: a discussion about all the bad things that have happened recently, details about how she misses her father, a dialogue about what the family did for Christmas including events attended and menus for dinner, news about her sewing endeavor, a discussion about her new black suit, a dialogue about Mattie McGee and Henry McGee grieving for Will in their own ways, news about family and friends, community updates, and a discussions about exchanging photographs. Birdie closes the letter by stating that the White's and Mary Ann should write to her soon. A clipping of the suit purchased by Birdie is included with the letter as well as the envelope she sent to Linnet White.
[Letter from John Stewart to C. B. Moore, June 7,1901]
Letter from John Stewart to C. B. Moore. He talks about his health and about getting older. His cough has stayed with him still. He says everyone else is well and mentions what Stewart Williams is doing. He talks about grand children. Cary Nimmo is in Nashville. He talks about the small pox that has broken out there. Dr. Hiran Moore died. He mentions all the kinds of doctors they have. He mentions a few more friends and how they are doing.
[Letter from Linnet Moore to the Moore family, March 7, 1900]
Letter written by Linnet Moore and addressed to the Moore family and Willie. In this letter, Linnet informs the Moore family of the goings-on during her trip to visit Lula Dalton in Austin. She discusses her attendance of the Paderewski concert, details how wonderful it was to see him play, and mentions that they were up at the train station on Sunday morning visiting with friends from Burnet who also saw the concert. She details the day's events on Monday and notes that they have gone to town and plan to go again. She closes the letter by stating that the Moore family must write her soon with all the news. The envelope is included with the 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.
[Promissory Note from C. B. Moore to H. S. Moore, February 7, 1879]
Promissory note from C. B. Moore to H. S. Moore on February 7, 1879. C. B. Moore promised to pay the total sum of $85 to Henry S. Moore by January 1, 1880. On the reverse side, Henry S. Moore recorded that C. B. Moore paid $28.40 toward the note on December 8 and $30 toward the note on December 12.
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