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[Account statement, November 10, 1910]
Account statement for Claude D. White from the Charles B. Moore Collection. The statement details the available balance in Claude D. White's account at the Melissa State Bank.
[Account statement, November 10, 1910]
Account statement from the Charles B. Moore Collection. This statement is composed of informal tabulations of assets. The account was with the Melissa State Bank.
[Account statement, November 10, 1910]
Account statement from the Charles B. Moore Collection. This statement is composed of informal tabulations of deposits and check amounts. The account was with the Melissa State Bank.
[Appendix, December 10, 1894]
Appendix from C. B. Moore's diary, dated 7:30am December 10, 1894. The reverse side contains a bill of groceries from H. S. Moore.
[Clipping on Ulysses S. Grant, March 10, 1876]
Newspaper clipping on Ulysses S. Grant, written by Marie Le Baron, describing the President's characteristics and how his nature shaped his actions in office.
[Deed, July 10, 1876]
Deed from D. E. E. Braman to W. A. Morris that was filed in Montague County on July 26, 1876.
[Envelope for Loriette C. Redway, December 10, 1906]
Envelope for Mrs. Loriette C. Redway from the Department of the Interior, United States Pension Agency. The envelope is dated December 10, 1906.
[Envelope for Mary Moore, January 10, 1910]
Envelope for Mary Moore from Betty Franklin.
[Invoice for C.B. Moore August 10, 1861]
Invoice for work done, for the amount of $3.19.
[Letter from A. E. Wallace to H. S. Moore, December 10, 1892 ]
Letter from Abe Wallace to Henry Moore in which Abe asks to borrow $100.00 at 10% interest.
[Letter from Alice G. to Mollie Moore, Linnet White, and Family, October 10, 1915]
Letter to Mollie Moore, Linnet White, and family from Alice G. discussing family matters and what she has been doing. She writes of Birdie and Will's plans to eventually purchase a farm and her take on the situation. Alice also includes information about their food situation, her sewing projects, and other daily events. At the end, Alice has a brief note directed at Claude White regarding excitement for the election of state senators.
[Letter from Alta Berry to Linnet White, July 10, 1916]
Letter to Linnet White from Alta Berry regarding Linnet's daughter Ruth and the quality of crop this season. Alta ends the letter asking if Linnet and Mary Moore will be able to visit soon.
[Letter from Bettie Franklin and Matilda Dodd to Mary Dodd Moore, December 10, 1865]
Letter from Bettie Franklin and Matilda Dodd to Mary Dodd Moore regarding a trunk from Mary that has yet to arrive, as well as cold weather and health issues.
[Letter from Bettie Franklin and William Dodd, December 10, 1876]
A letter from Bettie Franklin and William Dodd to their mother (who is visiting Mary Moore) and sister (Mary Ann Dodd Moore). The envelope has a postal stamp reading "Galatin, Tenn; Dec 11" and a hand written note reading William Dodd; + Betty Franklin; Recvd Dec 15th; 1876."
[Letter from Birdie and Dinkie McGee to Mary, Linnet, and Charles B. Moore, March 10,1893]
Letter from Birdie McGee to her cousin Linnet detailed Birdie and her grandmother's shared birthday celebration. The letter from Dinkie McGee to Mary and Charles Moore gave details on the health of several members of the family; the weather; the cost of crops; and the cutting of carpet rags. Included is a note saying that pieces of Birdie's dresses would be included. The smaller pieces are from Birdie's dress and the larger piece from a dress for Dinkie.
[Letter from Camilla Wallace to Charles B. Moore, May 10, 1896]
Letter from Camilla Wallace to Charles B. Moore in which she discusses the William Boyd family. She says she met "Auntie" and was impressed. She says that she has never known anyone else that old. She says that Mollie Moore and family are living on a coffee plantation in Mexico. She says she the fruit grown in Grand Junction, Colorado are the source of most of the funds in the valley. Camilla requests the last letter her father wrote the last day of his life that is in the possession of Charles Moore. She thanks Charles Moore for the family history he sent to her.
[Letter from Charles B. Moore to Linnet Moore, January 10, 1899]
Letter from Charles Moore to his daughter Linnet in which he give advice on returning a watch that is not working. He then advises Linnet on money and lets her know that she is welcome to request more if she needs it. Mr. Moore then writes about the rainy weather and states that all his water tanks are "beautifully supplied." He also updates her on the health of friends and neighbors and notes those that have died. He gives his opinion on educating African Americans. Otto Wettstein's ("The Liberal Jeweler")receipt of December 26, 1898 is included with the letter. It states that the $25.00 solid gold watch will be sent to Linnet.
[Letter from Charles B. Moore to William Dodd, September 10,1889]
This postcard is from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Charles to William Dodd in Gallatin, Tennessee. Moore is writing from a hotel in Nashville. He details what the family has been doing in Nashville and who they have seen during their stay. He mentions that he has not been able to sleep and decided to write the family cards to give them an update on the Moore family's goings-on.
[Letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore, July 10, 1864]
Letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore containing local and family news, including mention of a drought. Charles also writes about the tension between Union sympathizers and Confederates in Texas, as well as several rebel deserters he has met.
[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, April 10, 1865]
Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, April 10, 1865. The letter is extremely faded and can no longer be read.
[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, December 10, 1862]
Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara in which he asks her to write longer letters with news of her and the children; his hopes for an end to the war in the spring; the shortage of physicians and why that makes it impossible for him to receive a furlough; the difficulty in receiving newspapers that have been subscribed to; news of the war; Abraham Lincoln's success in bringing people in west Tennessee to support the north; the difficulty in sending items home because he does not think they would get there; the sick making their way to the general hospital and a list of individuals who have died; his dislike for the people of Arkansas; the support of the people of Texas for the troops; the cost of wheat; his personal health; and his attendance at the funeral of Governor Jackson of Missouri.
[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, February 10, 1864]
Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara which starts out with a description of his health. He recounts the his encounters with the people living near his camp; the cost of housing; eating with Captain Weir; and the cost of common goods.
[Letter from David S. Kennard to his mother Sarah Kennard, September 10, 1862]
Letter written by David S. Kennard to his mother Sarah Kennard discussing his reception of two of her letters. He details that he has had a "long spell of sickness" which has delayed his response to her correspondence. He discusses updates of acquaintances and mentions to his mother that he has had a photograph taken of himself. He lets her know he will mail it to Jennie on the day he wrote this letter.He closes the letter detailing to his mother that he has nothing more to write and that he would remain affectionately hers.
[Letter from Dinkie and Birdie McGee to Mary, Linnet, and Charles B. Moore, May 10, 1891]
Letter from Dinkie McGee to Mary and Charles Moore in which she updates them on the health of family members, the weather, and the crops. She informs them that Ethel Campbell has died. Birdie writes to Linnet that her grandmother's feet hurt; her visit with Charlie Hoffman and his baby Altie B.; the dress she wore to a show; and her work on her quilt.
[Letter from Dinkie McGee to Mary and Charles B. Moore, April 10, 1890]
Letter from Dinkie McGee to Mary and Charles B. Moore in which she gives news of her family's health and talks about wanting to visits from family that live far away. Aurthur is going to school in town and want to be a preacher. William Dodd wrote about crops, a storm that caused damage and killed three people. Dinkie added a note to day that Jimmie Day was dead.
[Letter from Elizabeth Franklin to the Moore family, January 10, 1901]
This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Elizabeth "Bettie" Franklin and is addressed to the Moore family. In the letter, Franklin informs the Moore family that Matilda Dodd has passed way from pneumonia. She discusses the time period right before Dodd passed and describes how the family worked very hard to keep her well with visits from the Doctor and with medicine. The family realized she would not get well and all they could do was keep her comfortable tile she passed. Franklin details how the family and how friends have all helped out during this trying time. This is a fragment of the letter.
[Letter from Elvira Moore to Charles B. Moore, March 10, 1861]
Letter from Elvira Moore to Charles B. Moore discussing her recovery from a recent illness, schooling for Seph and one of their sisters, and money.
[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 from envelope addressed to C. B. Moore, November 10, 1897]
Envelope address to Charles B. Moore in Chambersville, Texas from Mary Moore in Gallatin, Tennessee. The postal mark is dated November 10.1897.
[Letter from H. S. Moore, September 10, 1893]
Priest is very sick and weak. They have had to watch him because he gets up at night. He then mentions the weather and the need for rain. Solomon returned and is looking at land to purchase. Solomon received a letter from Clarence, but it did not mention if he had a fever. Neal did not go to church, but instead went fishing. Brother Carr came again and gave him shorthand and theology. He is getting mixed messages on the shorthand. He then talks about theology. Neal is going to Melissa. He talks about working on a grain drill. He mentions the weather again and the harvest flies. He talks about the peaches he has and inquires about their peach orchard. His California visitors have not made it to him yet and he wonders what is keeping them. He is expecting Lila, her baby, Aunt T and John or Neal to go with him to town. He talks about the crops and the most current condition of Priest.
[Letter from Hamilton K. Redway to Loriette and Rosa Redway, December 10, 1865]
This item contains two letters: A letter from Hamilton K. Redway to his wife, Loriette Redway on December 10, 1865; and a letter from Hamilton K. Redway to his daughter, Rosa Redway, on December 10, 1865. Both letters are regarding his business and life in Washington D.C. In his letter to Loriette, Redway asks about his father, Chauncey Redway. In his letter to Rosa, Redway speaks about the failure of the people in Washington to keep the Sabbath. He asks his daughter to study as much as possible, and to take care of the other children, Flora and Minnie.
[Letter from Henry S. Moore to Charles, Mary and Linnet Moore, August 10, 1893]
Letter from Henry Moore to his brother Charles, Mary and Linnet Moore. Henry uses shorthand in the first five pages the letter. He informs the his brother's family about his activities, his friends, and what he duties at work. He also talks about his farm, the produce it produces, and the sales of produce and farm animals. He says his 'Examiner" subscription continued. He also made a comment on "free silver."
[Letter from James Jernigan to Mary, Claude and Linnet, September 10, 1910]
Letter from James Jernigan to Mary Moore, Linnet and Claude White in which he updates them of the activities of family member, where they are going to school, and the crops. The children in the family are discussed, as are home improvement, and cooking. A note is on the back of the envelope that refers to money that is due and asking to stop one of two newspaper subscriptions.
[Letter from John Berry to Claude White and Family, January 10, 1917]
Letter to Claude White and family from John Berry. John wrote a brief letter to send his tax receipt and a check to Claude. He sends his regards for the New Year and wants to hear from them soon.
[Letter from John McCormick to H. S. Moore, February 10, 1889]
John's year hasn't started off well. His sister died on New Years. He mentions the winter weather they have had. He hasn't been working much this winter because the mill hasn't been open. He then mentions some people he knows and how they are doing. He would love to go hunting with Moore, but will be unable to.
[Letter from John R. McGinness, March 10, 1865]
Redway's Ordnance and Ordnance Stores return for the third quarter of 1864 have been examined and referred to the auditor.
[Letter from Lula Dalton to Linnet Moore White, May 10, 1901]
Letter from Lula Dalton to Linnet Moore White in which she writes about visiting with Mr. House. Lula told him about Linnet's up-coming visit and hopes that he will be available to meet her.
[Letter from Lula to Linnet White, August 10, 1917]
Letter from Lula to Linnet Moore discussing Linnet's vacation in Colorado, her own upcoming trip home, and recent news of family and friends. She invites Linnet to come for a visit and includes the address of Mrs. A. C. Jensen in Canon City, Colorado. There is an envelope addressed to Mrs. Claude D. White in Manitou, Colorado.
[Letter from Mary Moore to Charles and Linnet Moore and Willie, January 10, 1900]
Letter to Charles and Linnet Moore and Willie McGee. She mentions that a lot of their friends have moved. She made broom weed syrup for their cough. Birdie and Mattie had a small party the other night. Birdie tells Linnet to write. Linnet's father said she had written, but she hasn't sent it. Just like Lenora never received Linnet's letter either. She mentions the measles and small pox are going around. Sunday she had visitors and Mr. Love want her to stay all night, but she thinks he drinks. She got an apron and two handkerchiefs for her birthday. She asks what Linnet is doing, since she doesn't write, and if she is tired of cooking. She says that good money can be made there because items are sold by the pound. She asks how her friends are. She is going to see Mrs. Ellis who is not doing well. Nicy Blackamare married a Mr. Hassell. She comments on John Brown, Henry A. Wise, Mrs. Nation and prohibition.
[Letter from Mary Moore to Claude and Linnet Moore White]
Letter from Mary Moore to her daughter Linnet and son-in-law Claude White which she begins with motherly concern that they should stay warm. She then recounts her husband's illness and how she and Birdie McGee cared for him. She goes on to describe the comings and goings of family and friends.
[Letter from Matilda Dodd to Mr. Moore, Sis, and Linnet, September 10, 1895]
She hadn't heard from them and was worried. She hopes they are doing well and says that she is doing well. She mentions the weather and what she has been doing at Will's. Will has had some visitors. She mentions Birdie going to school and Alice looking better in health. She hasn't heard from Em and was wondering if they were coming to visit or not. She received news from Tobe. She asks that Mr. Moore write his family so she can receive news of them.
[Letter from Matilda Dodd to Sissie and Bettie, February 10, 1878]
She was glad to hear everyone was well and wasn't surprised that Bettie would get sick with a cold damp winter. She has had the worst weather for Christmas, cold and dry, and they haven't seen the sun in the last 5 days and it will snow. She believes they will have winter until May. Dinky came to visit and Willie has been there for two weeks. Their father went to visit Mr. Patterson who isn't expected to live long. They got a postal card from Jack Wallace that Bettie and Sissie wee going to visit them. Mrs. Cinthy left back home and would return again to finished Matilda's quilt. All of her chicks have died but 3. She sold 3 1/2 pounds of butter last week. The heifer has not been producing a lot of milk until recently. She ask them to write soon.
[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, March 10, 1862]
Letter from Maud Fentress to her son, David Fentress, updating him on the events of the war and their impacts on the community, and pleading with him to write her more regularly. She also gives him news of family and friends. She also includes information on the lack of availability and rising cost of goods.
[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, November 10, 1861]
Letter from Maud Fentress to her son, David Fentress describing packages of clothing and goods she has sent for him and others. She encourages him to purchase a horse, and urges him maintain a godly lifestyle.
[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David, July 10, 1860]
Letter from Maud Fentress to her son David regarding the visit of friends. Maud is sending a trunk of presents to David and his family that includes preserves, clothing, and seeds. She regrets that he is selling his buggy. She also discusses the digging of a new well. She ends with updates on the activities of friends and family.
[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David W. Fentress - August 10, 1859]
Letter from Maud Fentress to her son David regarding the gifts she has sent his daughter; the potential purchase of David's mare by Maud; a fight among people they know; the weather and what to wear; and news of family and friends.
[Letter from Maud Fentress, October 10,1863]
Letter Maud Fentress wrote to her family regarding the problems she experienced when trying to send letters. She discusses the cotton crop and what her expenses are. The difficulties in acquiring a horse are given. She discusses the risk of capture, pillaging, and warns not to wear uniforms if going on furlough. She gives updates on family and friends. She expresses her anxiety over the freed slaves. She also gives her opinion on books she has read.
[Letter from Minnie Redway to Caroline B. Tate, August 10, 1875]
Letter from Minnie Redway to her maternal grandmother Caroline B. Tate discussing news about what has been happening at home and in Washington. Minnie's mother, Loriette C. Redway, includes a small note to her mother in the letter.
[Letter from Pleasant Price to Levi Perryman, July 10, 1908]
Letter from Pleasant Price in Great Falls, Montana to his stepfather, Levi Perryman. Discussing signing papers and lack of water in his area. Says he is gathering his horses the next day to move them 300 miles to area with water and grass. He is concerned about the colts and lack of water on the way.
[Letter from Robert P. Kennedy, January 10, 1865]
General Orders No. 5. Inspection of a Cavalry soldier, an Officer, Staff Officer, and the specifics for each is written. The inspection must be passed before application for leave of absence or furlough is decided.
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