The Civil War and its Aftermath: Diverse Perspectives - 62 Matching Results
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- [Check for Bookcase, December 21,1921]
- Check from Forestburg School Board and H.B Caddel as secretary to D. V. Birdwell in the amount of $23.35; the memo line says "Labor - book case". The back of the check is endorsed by D. V. Birdwell.
- [Check from Bob Perryman to T.E. Gurr, December 21,1907]
- Check from Bob Perryman to T.E. Gurr for the amount of $750 due in one year. Check is through the Hagerman National Bank, Hagerman, New Mexico.
- [Check from Forestburg School Board, December 21, 1921]
- Check from H. B. Caddell as secretary of the Forestburg School District to N. E. White in the amount of $5.10; the memo line says "supplies". The check is from the First State Bank in Forestburg, Texas.
- [Envelope from Mary A. Moore to Linnet Moore, May 21, 1895]
- Envelope for letter to Linnet Moore from her mother Mary A. Moore.
- [Hospital discharge notice, March 21, 1865]
- Hospital discharge notice for Privt. William Farmer of Company "F," 1st regiment, N. Y. Veteran's Cavalry. The notice details that Farmer is fit for duty and must report to his regiment.
- [Letter from Bettie Franklin to Mary Ann Dodd Moore and Matilda Brantley Dodd, February 21, 1877]
- A personal letter from Bettie Franklin to her sister, Mary Ann Dodd Moore, and her mother, Matilda Brantley Dodd. The letter talks about daily life, including a quilting party that Bettie had and news about her young son.
- [Letter from Birdie McKinley to Mollie Moore and Family, February 21, 1915]
- Letter to Mollie Moore and family from Birdie McKinley discussing family and local health, the sentencing of two men in her town, and miscellaneous news, including some about Christmas, other people who are going to write Mollie, and gardening. Birdie does not mention the crime committed in the case, but that the men involved were sentenced and she does not think they are guilty.
- [Letter from Charles Moore to Elvira, Josephus, Matilda, and Ziza Moore, January 21, 1865]
- Letter from Charles Moore to Josephus, Elvira, Matilda, and Ziza Moore in which a transcribed letter from John Dixon recounts lawless times in Izard County, Arkansas. Charles goes on to write about his opinions on law and order, and then relays local news about friends and family.
- [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 David Fentress to his Aunt, July 21, 1863]
- Letter from David Fentress to his aunt in which he catches up on family news and comments on the daughter he has not yet met. He says that he sent a prescription to his wife to help heal her facial problem. He says he told William Berry of his son's death. Then he recounts speculation on Clara Berry's association with Dr. Van Dorn. He notes that a plantation house has been turned into a hospital and that one third of his men are sick.
- [Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, December 21, 1864]
- Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara telling her that he is sending food, candy, and cloth. He requests that she sew the cloth into drawers and send them back to him. He states his salary will be $110 per month. He then lists his expenses. He tells Clara he has had Yellow Fever. He requests cotton socks. He ends by regretting not being able to spend Christmas with his family.
- [Letter from David S. Kennard to his father A. D. Kennard,Jr, June 21, 1862]
- Letter from David S. Kennard to his father, A.D. Kennard, Jr., detailing news about his time in the camps by the White River in Arkansas and the news includes: the present location of David's regiment who has set up camps on the White River near De Valls, Arkansas; a dialogue about his company who attempted to travel to "Charles town" (Charleston, AR) by boat,fifty miles away, on the night of June the 16th only to discover the "feds" had captured the town that day; a discussion about marching to meet the company who was traveling to "Charles town"; an account of how his company prepared for battle on June the 18th; a detailed dialogue on the reason why they took a "stand"; a discussion about the fight at Charleston, AR; an account of the post-battle preparations of the regiment located near De Valls Bluff, AR; updates on his health and the health of his fellow soldiers; and a dialogue about selling his pony in Little Rock AR.
- [Letter from David Smith to Daughter, April 21, 1852]
- Letter from David Smith to his daughter and someone else. He writes about the prices of cattle, horses, and the price of Beef. He also mentions wheat crops, corn, and coming home at end of May.
- [Letter from Dinkie and Alice McGee to Mr. Moore and Sis, December 21, 1884]
- Dinkie received their letter and was glad to hear they were doing well. She mentions the weather and how cold it has been. She went to town for fabric to make Sissie a dress. She asks what they are doing for Christmas. She mentions that Birdie is writing a letter to Linnet. She gave some butter to Pap and he sent some cranberries. She went with her mother to visit Ann Jones and Cassy. She hasn't see Bettie or Florence and Mary Dodd is very smart for a child. She asks about Linnet's schooling. Alice writes that she received a prize for best reader in class. She mentions the cold weather and killing hogs. Her mother finished her dress and her mother sold eggs in town. She mentions that family came to visit and she wishes Linnet was there to play with Birdie.
- [Letter from Dinkie McGee to her Mother and Family, December 21, 1883]
- She says that they are all doing well and were happy to hear from them. The have had winter weather and so have killed hogs. Laura Dorris died and her baby doesn't look like it will live long either. She tells her mother that Lina did not help her, but Mat did. Jim left to take Christmas and Lina brought apples. Willie is doing well and so is Birdie. Bill Jones left his wife in Ohio. She asks what her sister is doing for Christmas. If she cannot go to town she will send Willie. Her mother's flowers are doing well and she really wants them to visit. She has sewing to do, but her machine will not work. She asks that they write soon.
- [Letter from Hamilton K. Redway to Loriette C. Redway, September 21, 1864]
- Letter from Hamilton K. Redway to Loriette C. Redway which discusses the regiment's move to Camp Piatt in West Virginia. Redway describes the terrain and mentions that the camp is close to the Kanawha river as well as to Charleston. He also discusses a possible visit by Loriette to the camp, but he details that he does not know if they will remain there for the winter. Redway notes the he is not sure he will be able to get a leave of absence and that he has not yet been paid. He sends his love to Loriette and his children in the letter's closing. He asks her to write him at Camp Piatt and gives her the address. The letter is dated September 21, 1864.
- [Letter from Henry Moore to Charles Moore, February 21, 1870]
- Letter to Charles Moore from Henry Moore (H. S. M.) at "Catons old mill" discussing taxes, farming, crops, a mill, and people that he knows. .
- [Letter from Jim Cook Jr. to Linnet Moore, March 21, 1899]
- He had wondered why she had not written to him. Again she did not receive his letter and he did not receive her letter. He did not want her to feel that he was neglecting her or for her to question his feelings. His last letter was sixteen pages, he has so much to tell her, but he will wait until he hears from her to write it. He mentions his baseball game, but will wait to write the details. He hopes to hear from her and that she receives both of his letters. He mentions that he saw Lula and asked her to send his regards.
- [Letter from Jo S. Wallace to Charles Moore, May 21, 1871]
- Letter from Jo S. Wallace to Charles Moore, discussing a folk cure for the chills, friends and relatives, and weekly journals such as The Sun.
- [Letter from John H. Caldwell, February 21, 1863]
- John Caldwell has obtained leave of absence for sixty days. The reason for the leave of absence was because they would not let him retire and gave him the absence only if officers could be found to run his command. He wanted his captain to take command but the department would not allow it. Even if he had been granted retirement, it would have ended the same with a temporary command. He was able to acquiesced Dr. Col. Cunningham, a West Point graduate and a gentlemen to take the temporary command.
- [Letter from L. Dills to Levi Perryman, January 21, 1879]
- Letter from Dills at Hare & Head Attorneys and Counselors at Law to Levi Perryman. The letter is asking Perryman to send $40.00, regarding the matter of Didrick vs. Hamilton, to the attorney's office by either P.O. order or registered letter.
- [Letter from Laura Jernigan to Mary Moore, January 21, 1906]
- Letter discussing family, such as Belle who is 19 and married her "boy husband" the previous October. She tells of a concert at the literary school, the heavy rains, the status of their crops and livestock, and all about other family members.
- [Letter from Lila Franklin to Linnet Moore, August 21, 1893]
- Letter from Lila Franklin to Linnet Moore in which she expressed her happiness with being able to visit with Linnet. Lila was grateful that Linnet's parents were willing to make the trip to Tennessee. Lila says that Mr. Bounds has bought a new buggy.
- [Letter from Lillian to Linnet White, May 21, 1917]
- Letter to Linnet White from Lillian. She wrote to send Linnet her sympathies on the whooping cough Linnet and her daughter have and to express her excitement on the prospect of Linnet visiting this summer. She sends some news about her own well being along with her excitement.
- [Letter from Linnet, Moore to Mary and Charles Moore, December 21, 1898]
- Letter from Linnet Moore to her parents while she is away at school. She talks of the upcoming Christmas and the celebrations. Students of their costumes for the Christmas ball and who they are going with. The religious ones talk about their church suppers and Christmas services. She is becoming more used to living with Mrs. Rawlings and Lula Dalton. Lula and her two brothers are orphans that were raised by Mrs. Rawlings for a payment of $10.00 each per month since the youngest son, Melvin, was 6 months old. Includes a fragment of the original envelope.
- [Letter from Mary Moore to Linnet Moore, November 21, 1898]
- Letter from Mary Moore to her daughter, Linnet Moore, while she is away in school at Burnet. It contains news of family and friends and an account on drive they went on, but it was too blustery and cold. It also tells of a candy breaking party.
- [Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David Fentress - October 21, 1858]
- Letter from Maud Fentress to her son David Fentress in which she gives advice on the building of David's home. She gives details on the ownership of slaves and the division of property. She describes Jimmie's masquerade act. She also says that she will be sending seeds to Clara Fentress, David's wife. Maud updates David on who is in school, which schools, and the cost. Also included is news of family and friends.
- [Letter from S. A. Thornhill to Mary Moore, April 21, 1910]
- Letter from S. A. Thornhill to Mary Moore. She was glad to hear from them, she had imagined the worst and hopes they will have good health in Fort Worth. She talks about gardening, but it being too wet. She mentions the weather and how it has made her sick. Mary is going to list all of the friends that have died in 1910. John Crawford's obituary is included. She talks about Bud Thornhill's will. She is sorry for using scraps. She will try to finish the letter to send it off. She comments on the weather and how it is too wet to plant. She talks about her chickens and a hawk that tried to take her chickens. She gives some news about their friends in Tennessee. She hopes that Linnet will be alright and that her baby will comfort her. Claude and Time Jackson said they wanted to come visit her. She would like John to come also so they could have four generations in a picture. She talks about Russell Cole's body being moved after his wife died by his son. She mentions Wash Warren has been unwell. John Thornhill sent her some pictures.
- [Letter from S. P. Sundam to the Commanding Officer, November 21, 1864]
- Letter from S. P. Sundam to the Commanding Officer that transportation was furnished from Elmira NY to Baltimore MD at the cost of $5.28.
- [Letter from Sally Thornhill to Mary Moore, July 21, 1907]
- Letter from Sally Thornhill to Mary Moore. She wanted to write sooner, but it was too hot and he wasn't feeling well. She mentions what was eaten for dinner. She talks about hard times, but is thankful. She talks about the crops of wheat and corn. She talks about prices and practices for farming. She comments on how Mary is feeling blue about taking care of the farm and gives some advice for it. Sally went to go visit Mr. Thornhill's sister, who was not feeling well. She also saw Aunt Jane who also was not feeling well. She tended to Sue's chickens and turkeys. Alice and her mother went back to Texas, but Sally has not heard from them. She stayed at Alice's and it felt like old times. Sabina and Dr. J. B. Walton died. She talks about the trip she wants to go on. She talks about the weather and the rain they need. She talks about the teachers at the schools. She asks if anyone in the Rucker family got small pox. She is working hard and her children papered her room. She talks about her chickens.
- [Letter from Will McGee to Mary, Linnet, and Charles B. Moore, March 21st, 1898]
- Letter from Will McGee to Charles, Mary and Linnet Moore in which he discusses ordering two buggy catalogs, freight charges, and the cost of new buggies. He also provides descriptions of some of the buggies. He said that he is part of the team that will build the Union School House. He gives the details of the bid process. Will says that the construction is only possible due to the because Mr. Love took insurance out on all the school buildings in the district. Each building was covered up to $350.00. He also writes about the birthday party for grandma and Birdie and the adventure he had returning items that were used at the party.
- [Letter from William and Matilda Dodd to Charles B. Moore and Mary Ann Dodd Moore,March 21 and 22, 1880]
- The first page and a half of the letter is from Matilda Brantley Dodd to her daughter, Mary Ann Dodd Moore, and son-in-law, Charles B. Moore. It talks about the weather, Betty Franklin's health, and Matilda's grandchildren. There is also news about the birth of Dinky's daughter. The last half page of the letter is written by William Dodd on March 22.
- [Letter from William J. McKinley to Claude D. White and Family, February 21, 1915]
- Letter to Claude D. White and family from William J. McKinley about his business on the farm and his family. He writes more about growing corn and grass and mentions his opinion of the government involved with business.
- [Letter to Charles B. Moore, March 21, 1861]
- Letter to Charles B. Moore of the Southern Confederacy from an unknown person in Dyer County, Tennessee discussing the state's recent decision not secede from the Union, slavery and abolitionism, and the possibility of other countries becoming involved in the coming war when the supply of cotton from the South has stopped.
- [Letter to Claude D. White, June 21, 1911]
- Letter to Claude D. White. He says that Claude must be too busy to write, but it should get easier for him. He asks questions about collectors, a grocery, about Mother W., how Hermes is doing? He thinks they will have a good business this month, but the rain might make them close their doors. He expects the board of directors to write him, if not he will write Claude. He sends his regards to Claude's wife and baby.
- [Letter to Linnet Moore, October 21, 1900]
- Letter to Linnet Moore. She tells Linnet that she is finally taking a break from her busy week. She spent some time with Mrs. White. They decided to go to San Antonio, but she doesn't want Carter to spend all of his time with her. She would like to know if Linnet plans on going.
- [List of passes granted, December 21, 1864 - February 18, 1865]
- List of passes granted which date from December 21,1864 through February 18, 1865. The list contains the names of those requesting passes, the date when the passes were granted,the time the soldiers would return from furlough, and the places the soldiers would be visiting during their furlough.
- [Mortgage Deed, August 21, 1907]
- Mortgage Deed from E. W. Powell and Bob Perryman to Mrs. Eva Bryan selling two lots in Hagerman,in the territory of New Mexico, for one thousand dollars.
- [Postcard, April 21, 1909]
- This document is a postcard from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is addressed to Mary Moore who was located in Omaha, Nebraska. The author of the document is Alice G. In the document, Alice details that she has received Mary's letter and will write a better response soon. She also mentions that her and her family are doing better and that their gardens are growing nicely. She mentions that the weather has been exceptional with good rain, but notes that the winds are unusually strong. The front of the postcard is a photograph of the Presbyterian church in Gallatin, Tennessee.
- [Postcard from Lula Watkins to Linnet White, May 21, 1917]
- Letter to Linnet White from Lula Watkins. Two of the corners are ripped and there is an illustration of a few flowers with a backdrop of water and greenery on the front. The writing is on both sides. Lula writes with a brief update of her life and hopes Linnet gets over her whooping cough soon.
- [Receipt for taxes paid, November 21, 1900]
- Receipt for personal property taxes in Collin County, Texas issued to C. B. Moore. The back of the form has been used to work out a mathematics problem.
- [Receipt for Ziza Moore from J. M. Fox, July 21, 1870]
- County tax receipt for Ziza Moore from J. M. Fox, Deputy of Collin County, Texas for $7.75.
- [Receipt from R. H. Murphey, November 21, 1849]
- Receipt from Sheriff R. H. Murphey for payment by S. H. Stewart in execution of case in favor of Smith Hightell vs. C. B. Moore and J. A. Stewart.
- [Receipt of Levi Perryman, January 21, 1879]
- Received of Levi Perryman $2,483.10, for various costs like School Certificate, fees and executing Death Warrant. The return of these fees some are for court minutes and others showed to be a kind of theft.
- [Sworn statements, December 21, 1879]
- Sworn statements by John P. Richards, Ele Sugg, and George Barefoot, about their knowledge of William R. Brown (at that time in the custody of Levi Perryman, sheriff). The document is dated December 21, 1879.
- [Tax receipt, July 21, 1870]
- Tax receipt for property taxes in Texas for the year of 1870. The amount of $7.75 was paid by Ziza Moore. This payment was made to the deputy of Collin County, J. M. Fox. The payment was made by Moore on July 21, 1870.
- [Transcript of letter from Charles Moore to Elvira Moore, October 21, 1871]
- Transcript of a 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 in order to stand trial for the murder of a person named Peacock.
- [Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his Aunt, July 21, 1863]
- Transcript of a letter from David Fentress to his aunt in which he catches up on family news and comments on the daughter he has not yet met. He says that he sent a prescription to his wife to help heal her facial problem. He says he told William Berry of his son's death. Then he recounts speculation on Clara Berry's association with Dr. Van Dorn. He notes that a plantation house has been turned into a hospital and that one third of his men are sick.
- [Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his Aunt, July 21, 1863]
- Transcript of a letter from David Fentress to his aunt in which he catches up on family news and comments on the daughter he has not yet met. He says that he sent a prescription to his wife to help heal her facial problem. He says he told William Berry of his son's death. Then he recounts speculation on Clara Berry's association with Dr. Van Dorn. He notes that a plantation house has been turned into a hospital and that one third of his men are sick.
- [Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, December 21, 1864]
- Transcript of a letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara telling her that he is sending food, candy, and cloth. He requests that she sew the cloth into drawers and send them back to him. He states his salary will be $110 per month. He then lists his expenses. He tells Clara he has had Yellow Fever. He requests cotton socks. He ends by regretting not being able to spend Christmas with his family.