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- [Letters Patent for Flutter Wheels]
- Letters patent granting rights to James Stewart for an improvement to flutter wheels used to drive gins, mills, and other machinery.
- [Invitation to a Ball in Honor of General La Fayette]
- Invitation to a Ball to honor the arrival of General Lafayette to the city of Nashville, Tennessee in April, 1825. There is an engraved illustration of an arch made up of two pillars with statues
- [Partial Diagram]
- Fragment of a plans for an unidentified apparatus.
- [Letter to Linnet Moore and Family, June 1901]
- Letter from an unknown person to Linnet Moore and family discussing daily events, crops, household chores, and news of family and friends. The letter is dated June 20, 1901 and June 21, 1901. It is torn in several places, making it difficult to read. Some of the pages are numbered, and some are not, so it is unclear if the pages are in the correct order.
- [Letter from Matilda Dodd, May 1885]
- Letter from Matilda Dodd to an unknown recipient discussing the weather, crops, and recent news. There appears to be part of an envelope stuck to the front page with a postmark from Gallatin, Tennessee dated May 23, 1885. The first page is written in purple ink, and the second page is written in pencil.
- [Letter from Charles B. Moore to A. S. Priest, August 28, 1900]
- Letter from Charles B. Moore to A. S. Priest discussing Charles Moore's declining health and his last wishes should he die in the near future. He mentions a house that he is having built and some things which he wants Mr. Priest to have in the even of his death, and he asks that Mr. Priest not discuss the contents of this letter with Mary or Linnet. Moore also shares something he wrote in his diary the previous night.
- [Personal Notebook]
- A notebook containing loose-leaf pages with handwritten text that includes a discussions of American politics and the value of gold and silver as a standard for currency, duties on imported goods, and religion. It also includes at least partial letters to friends from Charles Moore, copies of letters from friends, and some practice in shorthand. There is a cover with an illustration of a fisherman steering a boat on the front, and it says "Pilot."
- Programme: Eleventh Annual Commencement of the McKinney Collegiate Institute, 1898
- Program for the Eleventh Annual Commencement of the McKinney Collegiate Institute, containing a roll for the class of 1898 and a calendar of events.
- [Letter Fragment]
- Letter fragment written by an unknown author discussing farm work. It is not addressed to anyone, but it was written at 6:30 in the morning. The top and bottom edges of the page are torn.
- [Letter to Charles B. Moore]
- Letter fragment to Charles B. Moore from an unknown author discussing "The Blade" and the vice of cussing. There are two pieces of paper that are glued together. There is a stamp on the back that says "C B Moore, Chambersville, Jan 99 Tex."
- [Two Letters from James Stewart]
- Letter from James Stewart and Ziza Moore regarding legalities involved with a patent. The reverse contains a "Coppy [sic] of a letter to [George] Armstrong" discussing patent law.
- [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 Elizabeth Moore to Charles B. Moore and Henry S. Moore, February 5, 1845]
- Letter from Elizabeth Moore to Charles B. Moore and Henry S. Moore. She wrote them to inform them of what was happening locally in regards to health, finances, and correspondence and to find out when Charles and Henry would be returning.
- [Letter from James A. Stewart to Charles B. Moore, February 12, 1845]
- Letter from James A. Stewart to Charles B. Moore regarding the death of Moore's grandfather, Stewart's business plans to start a mill, and the outcome local court case.
- [Letter from James B. Moore to Charles B. Moore, July 6, 1853]
- Letter from James B. Moore to Charles B. Moore concerning the Maine Liquor Law and James' opinion of its effects.
- [Letter to Moore, July 16, 1853]
- Letter written to a Mr. Moore about the history liquor laws enacted in Portland, the politics behind the passage of the 1851 version of the law, and observations made after it was passed. Author is unnamed, but states he was a member of the senate when the law was passed.
- [Letter from Thomas Dyerz to Moore, August 3, 1853]
- Letter to Moore from Thomas Dryez regarding the effects of a liquor law passed in Portland and the politicians involved with the law.
- [Letter from Charles B. Moore to Isaac Greenwald, August 18, 1856]
- Letter to Isaac Greenwald from Charles B. Moore regarding a payment owed to Greenwald for the sale of machinery.
- [Letter from Charles B, Moore to Elvira Moore, September 29, 1856]
- Letter to Elvira Moore from Charles B. Moore containing an update about local happenings and health.
- [Letter from Charles B. Moore to Elvira Moore, October 13, 1856]
- Letter to Elvira Moore from Charles B. Moore about his time in Nashville and a nearby camp. Charles mentioned local politics for an election.
- [Letter from John Emberson to Eldridge and Elizabeth Emberson, February 15, 1857]
- Letter to Eldritch and Elizabeth Emberson from John Emberson regarding a sale of land John made and the granting of the power of attorney to Eldritch over the sale. John also wrote about his family and his desire to see Eldritch and Elizabeth.
- [Copy of Land Sale Documents]
- Copy of multiple documents for the sale of John and Sara Emberson's land. First document contains the Embersons' statement and the land sold to Charles B. Moore. Second document contains an affidavit for the Embersons' sale of land.
- [Draft of a Wind Mill Design by Charles B. Moore]
- Draft and details of a wind mill design created by Charles B. Moore.
- [Letter from D. M. Biddle to Albert, June 4, 1858]
- Letter to Albert from D. M. Biddle regarding the condition of Biddle's mill and business.
- [Two Letters to Elvira Moore]
- First letter to Elvira Moore is from Mary A. Little regarding Little's current health and time in Paris, Texas. Second letter to Elvira Moore is from Charles B. Moore concerning Little's housing and family. Charles also wrote about how his current job was going and future job prospects.
- [Letter from Charles B. Moore to Elizabeth Moore, Matilda Dodd, and Josephus Moore, August 1858]
- Letter to Elizabeth Moore (Leiz), Matilda Dodd, and Josephus Moore from Charles B. Moore regarding Moore's activities in Paris, Texas. He wrote about an incident with a local minister and what has happened at the mill.
- [Letter from J. A. Nimmo to Henry and Charles Moore, October 23, 1858]
- Letter to Henry S. and Charles B. Moore from J. A. Nimmo discussing local news. Nimmo goes in depth on the state of trading in the area and the business of a mill. The last page of the letter has a drawing of three figures.
- [Letter from Charles B. Moore to Elvira Moore, July 4, 1859]
- Letter to Elvira Moore from Charles B. Moore about local news.
- [Letter from Elvira Moore to Josephus C. Moore, July 10, 1859]
- Letter to Josephus C. Moore from Elvira Moore concerning her time at school, the local news, and when she will be making her trip home. At the end of the letter, Elvira mentions her impression of nearby slave owners and fights involving slaves.
- [Letter to Elvira Moore, August 10, 1859]
- Letter to Elvira Moore discussing Elvira's schooling, local marriages, money owed to the author, and work.
- [Letter from Julia L. Rucker to Charles B. Moore, October 22 - November 14, 1859]
- Letter to Charles B. Moore from Julia L. Rucker regarding daily events. In the second half of her letter, she mentions an expedition into Indian Territory and the Sons of Temperance.
- [Letter from Littoon to Charles B. Moore, November 6, 1859]
- Letter to Charles B. Moore from Littoon regarding local news around Chapel Hill, including health, prices of crops and land, and Elvira Moore's schooling.
- [Letter to Adison Wilson, December 18, 1959]
- Letter to Adison Wilson from Ziza Moore, Josephus C. Moore, and Will Wallace discussing the possibility of Ziza selling his property and moving and other recent news of family and friends. Will Wallace has written a note to his Uncle Gus discussing his recent trip to his grandfather's house, school, and other news. He says that Elivra is teaching school. Some of the letter is addressed to Charles in particular. The letter was written over several days between December 18, 1859 and December 21, 1859. It has an envelope addressed to Adison Wilson in McKiney, Collin County, Texas. The envelope is torn at the top right corner, and there is a partial postmark from Tennessee.
- [Two Letters to Charles B. Moore]
- First letter to Charles B. Moore discusses local news, including a recent death, land, and a mill project. Second letter to Charles B. Moore from Elvira Moore about her spending and work as a teacher.
- [Letter from Mollie Snooks to Elvira Moore, February 6, 1860]
- Letter to Elvira Moore from Mollie Snooks about daily life.
- [Letter from Henry S. Moore to Charles B. Moore, March 5, 1860]
- Letter to Charles B. Moore from Henry S. Moore regarding plans to build a cotton gin and how the work on the building would be done. On the first page is a drawing of the building and the second page contains an estimate of costs for construction.
- [Letter from Henry S. Moore to Charles B. Moore, March 18, 1860]
- Letter to Charles B. Moore from Henry S. Moore regarding the productivity of a mill and the state of the machinery.
- [Letter from Mollie Dodd to Elvira Moore, April 1, 1860]
- Letter to Elvira Moore from Mollie Dodds regarding daily events in Dodds' life.
- [Letter from Henry S. Moore to Charles B. Moore, April 5, 1860]
- Letter to Charles B. Moore from Henry S. Moore regarding the state of machinery in a mill.
- [Letter to Convill, May 23, 1860]
- Letter to Convill regarding daily events. On one of the pages is an illustration of a man in green pencil with a caption.
- [Two Letters to Charles B. Moore]
- Letter to Charles B. Moore from Ziza Moore is on the first three pages and continued on the last page. The last page also contains one letter to Charles B. Moore from Henry S. Moore. Ziza's letter regards events in the area and family and mentions briefly the political climate. Henry's letter regards a liquor law passed in Tennessee.
- [Letter from J. S. Rucker to Charles B. Moore, June 18, 1860]
- Letter to Charles B. Moore from J. S. Rucker discussing local politics and news from the area. Two of the local elections he wrote about were for the positions of constable and squire.
- [Letter from Ziza Moore to Charles B. Moore, July 9, 1860]
- Letter from Ziza Moore to Charles B. Moore discussing news of friends and family, agriculture, politics, and weather. He writes of the Know-Nothing party and what they have been doing in his area before continuing to speak of other unrelated local matters.
- [Letter from Henry S. Moore to Charles B. Moore, July 12, 1860]
- Letter from Henry S. Moore to Charles B. Moore discussing a recent trip Henry took, work at a lumber mill, and the hot weather. The letter is written on blue paper which is torn at the bottom right corner. It has an envelope addressed to Charles B. Moore in McKinney, Collin County, Texas. The letter was started on July 12th, and Henry continued to write through at least July 15th.
- [Letter from Mollie Snooks to Elvira Moore, August 5, 1860]
- Letter from Mollie Snooks to Elvira Moore about local news, family affairs, and the hot weather in the area.
- [Letter from J. J. Crompon to Biggs, September 5, 1860]
- Letter from [J.] J. [Crompon] to Biggs the local news, romantic prospects, and the author's broken thumb.
- [Letter from Elvira Moore to Charles Moore, Sabina Rucker, and Maria, March 9, 1862]
- Letter from Elvira Moore to Charles Moore and family. After mentioning an outbreak of illness in the area, Elvira talks about the fall of Fort Donalson and relates information about the captured, the escapees, the wounded, and the dead. She goes on to mention troop movements in the area.
- [Letter from L. J. Wallace to Jo Wallace, March 9, 1862]
- Letter from L. J. Wallace to Jo Wallace wherein L. J. discusses the excitement and unease being felt in the area due to the presence of both Union and Confederate forces. Weather and health are discussed, and it is mentioned that a few Confederate soldiers were hunting some African Americans.
- [Letter from Henry Moore to Charles Moore, March 13, 1862]
- Letter from Henry Moore to Charles Moore, discussing Henry Moore's experience as a cavalryman in a Confederate regiment during the Battle of Pea Ridge. He describes terrible weather, engaging the Union soldiers, and eventually retreating.
- [Typed copy of letter from Henry Moore to Charles Moore, March 13, 1862]
- Typed copy of letter from Henry Moore to Charles Moore, discussing Henry Moore's experience as a cavalryman in a Confederate regiment during the Battle of Pea Ridge. He describes terrible weather, engaging the Union Soldiers, and eventually retreating. It is typed on yellow paper, and some words or phrases are missing.