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[Bank Note for Bob Perryman, August 31, 1907]
Bank Note for Bob Perryman, E.M. Stallworth, E.W.Perryman, for the amount of $530. Due on February 29, 1908 to the First National Bank of Bowie, Texas. On back it mentions on March 3, 1908 Bob Perryman paid $182 to the Bank. It is also signed by J.C. Phillip Prash.
[Clipping, March 31, 1866]
A newspaper clipping from the Charles B. Moore Collection. The clipping is a business advertisement for P. Reynaud who was a commission merchant from Houston Texas. Reynaud's advertisement notes that his line of business was in the sale of cotton, hides, and country produce. It also lists a few of his associates.
[Envelope, October 31, 1864]
Envelope addressed to Mrs. H. K. Redway, located in Mannsville, New York,from her husband Hamilton K. Redway who was stationed at Camp Piatt in West Virginia. The envelope is dated October 31, 1864.
[Envelope to Claude D. White]
Envelope addressed to Mr. and Mrs. Claude D. White. Mrs. White was C. B. Moore's daughter, Linnet Moore. It was sent care of L. B. Price Mercantile Company, of Fort Worth, Texas.
[General court martial order, January 31, 1865]
By order of the Secretary of War, E. D. Townsend, this general court martial order No.43 states that Captain Henry W. Scott would be released and returned to duty. Scott's trial was held without authority and the proceedings were considered "null and void." The order is signed by the acting adjutant general, but his signature is illegible. The date and location of Capt. Scott's trial is stated in the order.Scott was part of the 1st Veteran New York Cavalry.
[History of command, March 31, 1865]
History of command of Company "F", 1st regiment New York veteran's cavalry. Hamilton K. Redway was the commander from January 1st, 1865 to February 16th, 1865 and March 6th to present time. 1st lieutenant J. E. Rank was in command from February 16-March 6th.
[Invoice of Supplies from J. W. Alexander, July 31, 1864]
Invoice of stores turned over by Lieut John W. Alexander. Items turned over are: hats, trousers, drawers, flannel shirts, boots, stockings, blouses.
[Letter from Alice Griffin to Mary, Linnet, and Charles B. Moore, May 31, 1891]
Letter from Alice McGee Griffin to the Moore family in which she apologizes for not writing sooner. She updates the Moore family on her family and friend's health. She writes about altering dresses and creating a hat to update her wardrobe. She asks about the newspapers the Moore family takes and gives the names of the papers she and her husband subscribe to.
[Letter from Charles B. Moore to Henry S. Moore, August 31, 1885]
This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Charles B. Moore to his brother Henry S. Moore. In his letter, Charles updates his brother on the happenings of his trip, who he has visited, and how he enjoys seeing old friends again. He details news about a trip that Betty Thornhill is making to Dallas and he states that she may be visiting him soon, if she is not already there. He notes that the family listened to a sermon by Brother Haynes. All the family attended this sermon except Mr. Dodd. He mentioned that Henry should pass this information on to Mrs. Thornhill. Moore tells his brother about meeting new friends and old comrades as well as their siblings, but also details the business successes of family friends. He states that Sam Thornhill and Tom And Alice Wright have plans to visit Texas soon. He expresses his happiness for John Stewart who has been appointed revenue collector and will make good pay; a living which will prevent him from having to turn to hard labor for money. He details that Tim Thornhill was very badly injured from a buggy accident and mentions a robbery which occurred to a family friend as well as financial concerns surrounding this crime. He states that he has seen Alexander and Allen, but has not spoken to them about the estate of their uncle. Charles tells Henry that Jack Wood's daughter will be married and Tobe and Florence want him to accompany them to the wedding. He updates Henry on the weather and on the crops in the Gallatin area. He notes that Sally Thornhill is recovering from her illness and details additional news concerning family friends and the community. He mentions his past plans with friends and …
[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, March 31, 1862]
Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara in which he sends news of arriving at Camp Terry, near Austin, Texas. He describes his housing conditions, the items that were purchased and their three week supply of provisions. He also updates her on his health. He asks that her father bring her to the camp to visit him.
[Letter from Dinkie McGee to her Mother and Family, December 31, 1883]
She says that they are all doing well except for colds. One of the ewes had two lambs, but both were dead. She went to town and bought Willie a coat and herself some fabric. She forgot to take her machine to be fixed. She asks what her sister did on Christmas and mentions that Florence and Bettie's dinner was good. She asks her sister to come home with their mother. She mentions that Mary Dodd can dance and encourages Linnet to come home with her grandmother. She wants to know when her parents are coming back and mentions that Abe hasn't fixed the cow stable yet. She asks that they write soon.
[Letter from Dinkie, Willie, and Alice McGee to Charles and Mollie Moore, March 31, 1882]
Dinkie is suffering from neuralgia in her head. Birdie had a cough and she visited Abe and Bettie and her parents. She also visited Mrs. Summers and Miss Mal. She has fourteen chicks and a hen that won't set eggs. Henry hasn't planted corn yet because it has been raining so much. She wishes Birdie and Linnet could be together. Ike Jones is working for them. She has irish potatoes and peas. Alice Donnell came to visit and mentioned that Old Bill had gone to Texas. Her head hurts so she ask that they write back soon and send a picture of Linnet. Willie mentions that everyone is doing well. Polk Elliot is sick and he made him a wagon. He mentions his mother's chicks and his Uncle Abe wants him to drop corn for him. He used the file that his Uncle Charlie gave him, but had to get it replaced. His Uncle Tobe's wheat is knee high. His Aunt Florence's brother died when she got home. He made a latch and gate for the wood file and he asks that they write soon. Alice writes that she received two calico aprons from her grandmother. She wants to see Linnet and her and Birdie go hunting for eggs.
[Letter from Elvira Moore and Jo S. Wallace to Charles Moore, January 31, 1872]
Letter from Elvira Moore and Jo S. Wallace to Charles Moore. They share local gossip, comment on the harsh weather in Tennessee, makes note of recent local weddings, and Wallace talks about a wheat processing device referred to as "the dropper."
[Letter from Henry P. Wade, March 31, 1866]
Ordnance and ordnance stores received from Lt. Redway: belts, plates, and other items.
[Letter from J. S. Nimmo to Charles B. Moore, March 31, 1861]
Letter from J. S. Nimmo to Charles B. Moore. Much of the letter is written as a poem discussing recent news, secession, and slavery, and there is a drawing in pencil of a bearded man on the last page. There is a note written in ink on the first page from Henry S. Moore to Charles. He says that he is mailing this letter along with another from J. B. Harris to him. The note is dated June 11, 1861 in Paris.
[Letter from J. S. Platner, December 31, 1864]
Regimental Orders No. 6. Commissioned and now Commissioned Officers assigned to new duties.
[Letter from Linnet, Moore to Mary and Charles Moore, December 31, 1898]
Letter From Linnet to her parents musing about all that happened to her in 1898 and what is to come in 1899. She says she had the dullest Christmas ever and didn't go to any parties. For Christmas she helped make tamales and chili and then the ladies at the church cooked a Mexican dinner. She got nice presents, including several books by Tennyson, and Walter Scott. Lula's brother Carter Dalton killed his first deer and they have been eating venison.
[Letter from Matilda Dodd to Mary and Charles B. Moore, May 31, 1885]
Letter from Matilda Dodd in which she writes about Bettie's illness. She also writes about the health of the children and notes that Mattie can walk. She says that foxes are taking the chickens and gives details about the crops.
[Letter from Matilda Dodd to Mary Ann Dodd and Charles B. Moore, October 31, 1882]
Letter from Matilda Dodd to her daughter, discussing family news and discusses unhappiness that she has to move out of her house so her son and daughter-in-law can move in and they don't seem to appreciate it. Many people have colds and she recommends a cure for the chills of hop bitters. Also mentions dry weather, along with flies and grasshoppers is damaging the wheat crop.
[Letter from Matilda Dodd to Mr. Moore and Sis, August 31, 1879]
She was glad to hear that the Moore's were doing well and mentions they are doing well also. The weather is still warm, but they are expecting more rain after a thunderstorm last Saturday. They are plowing to sow wheat. The Christians have had preaching every night and Abe and Bettie went to Union to preach. Bob has made cider and sold $3 worth in town. They have apples falling and peaches that are ripe. Dinky and Bettie are going to can some apples. They have beans, tomatoes, sweet potatoes in abundance and the late irish potatoes look good. She gives information on Faunt, that he is a good guy and has two brothers. She asks that they write back soon.
[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David - May 31, 1858]
Letter from Maud Fentress to her son David in which she discusses financial arrangements to buy land and what her son will raise on his land. She also fills him in on family activities and health.
[Letter from the Continental State Bank to Claude D. White, August 31, 1909]
Letter from G. M. Alsup, cashier of the Continental State Bank on McKinney Texas, to Claude White informing him that he has been approved for a loan.
[Letter from W. Dodd to Charles B. And Mary Ann Moore, October 31, 1880]
This is a document from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is a letter written by W. Dodd and Matilda Dodd to Mary Ann Moore and Charles B. Moore. Matilda Dodd's letter is on the first, second, and fourth page of the document. W. Dodd's letter is on the third page. Matilda Dodd informs them that she has read their letter to Dinkie which was dated the 25th of October. She notes that the family and children are all well and that the weather has been rainy for the past three days, but last night it has cleared up and turned cool. She includes news about a barbeque that was to be held at the fair ground. The dinner was rained out, but two politicians, Hawkins and Wright, gave their addresses to those who attended despite the weather. Matilda Dodd details that some of their family were to attend that dinner, but did not because of the weather. She discusses news about family and friends and about a trip he recently took to visit family. William Dodd's letter begins and he details the weather and its affect on the crops. The subject turns to politics and he mentions that the democratic party is quarreling amongst each other. He states that he thinks Hawkins may win for governor. Dodd then discusses the candidates for other political offices and the number of votes each respective candidate received. He furthers this discussion on politics by mentioning which party he thinks his community favors for this election. Matilda's letter continues on the fourth page. She details a visit to family and describes a family friend's property and home. She tells Mary and Charles to send a picture of the baby if its possible to have a photo made. At the top of this page, …
[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.
[Letter from William and Matilda Dodd to C. B. and May Moore, October 31, 1875]
The author received her sister's letter a while back but hadn't had time to write back. Dinky and Sirrie have the chills along with a lot of other people. They have had relatively good cool weather until it frosted. Wilson is going to Texas and Henry won't make it. Bettie moved in with her mother until Wilson gets back. Henry is trying to buy the Moody place. They are going to have a good crop of corn. Malissa came and visited. Sallie Elliot was sick with brain fever but has recovered. Tobe has been married several times and Mrs. Sporer will tell his sister the rest of the news. They went to town and bought some dresses and Bettie made a comforter. They harvested their sweet potatoes and irish potatoes. She has been milking the cows and making butter. They will send sweets through the Josporers and ask for any news. William mentions that he has planted rye.
[Letter from Willie, Alice, and Dinkie McGee to Mary Ann and Charles B. Moore, December 31, 1882]
Letter written by Willie, Alice, and Dinkie McGee to "Aunt Mollie and Uncle Charlie." They all discuss Christmas and the turkey, corn, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, custard and dew berries they had to eat. They all say thank you for the gifts they received. Willie talks about his kite, Alice talks about the candy, raisins, and oranges they got for Christmas, and Dinkie talks about Birdie's adventures with "old Chris." Includes envelope from original letter addressed to Mrs. Mary Moore. Note says it was received on November 4, 1883.
[Letter to Mrs. Moore, January 31, 1904]
Letter to Mrs. Moore that informs her that $202.00 was deposited into her account on January 30, 1904. $32.00 was deposited on December 16, 1903. A request is made for a registered letter that acknowledges the deposits.
[List of stores received from Comanding Officer, October 31, 1864]
List of supplies for Lt. W. D. Halfmann. Supplies include: a blouse, drawers, stockings, coat, blanket, poncho, and tent.
[List of stores received from J. W. Alexander, October 31, 1864]
List of supplies from J. W. Alexander to Commanding Officer Co. F 1st NY Vol Cav. Supplies include: blouse, drawers, stockings, coat, blanket, poncho, and tent.
[List of stores received from Lieutenant W. D. Halfmann, October 31, 1864]
List of supplies from Lt. W. D. Halfmann to Commanding Officer Co. F 1st NY Volunteer Cavalry. Supplies include: blouse, drawers, stockings, coat, blanket, poncho, and tent.
[List of stores received from Lieutenant W. D. Halfmann, October 31, 1864]
List of supplies from Lt. W. D. Halfmann to Commanding Officer Co. F 1st NY Volunteer Cavalry. Supplies include: blouse, drawers, stockings, coat, blanket, poncho, and tent.
[Monthly Return of Clothing, Camp and Garrison Equipage, January 1865]
Monthly return of clothing, and camp and garrison equipage for the month of January, 1865.
[Monthly Return of Clothing, Camp and Garrison Equipage, January 1866]
Monthly return of clothing, and camp and garrison equipage for the month of January 1866. This is a revised copy of the January return report, and was submitted in April 1866.
[Monthly Return of Clothing, Camp and Garrison Equipage, July 1865]
Monthly return of clothing, and camp and garrison equipage for the month of July, 1865.
[Monthly Return of Clothing, Camp and Garrison Equipage, March 1866]
Monthly return of clothing, and camp and garrison equipage for the month of March, 1866.
[Monthly Return of Clothing, Camp and Garrison Equipage, May 1865]
Monthly return of clothing, and camp and garrison equipage for the month of May, 1865.
[Muster-in roll, October 31, 1864]
Muster-in roll for Hamilton K. Redway which certifies Redway as Captain of Company "F," First N. Y. Vet. Cavalry. The muster-in roll details that Redway was made captain when he was stationed at Camp Piatt in West Virginia on October 31, 1864. The document was singed by Benjamin J. Ricker, Jr., the mustering officer for West Virginia, on January 16, 1864.
[Ordnance Office Quarterly Report, March 31, 1864]
Ordnance Office Quarterly Report blank form. It has questions on things such as the quality of35 horse equipment, Sabres, pistols, etc.
[Quarterly Return of Ordnance and Ordnance Stores, December 31, 1864]
Quarterly return of ordnance and ordnance stores received, issued, and remaining on hand in Company F, 1st Regiment New York Veteran Cavalry, for the fourth quarter of 1864. The return details the amount of serviceable and unserviceable small arms and corresponding accoutrements, equipments, appendages, and ammunition, as well as parts for repair. The document was signed by Captain Hamilton K. Redway on December 31, 1864 at Kelly's Creek in West Virginia.
[Quarterly return of ordnance and ordnance stores, March 31, 1865]
Quarterly return of ordnance and ordnance stores received, issued, and remaining on hand in Company "F," First Veteran Regiment New York Cavalry, for the first quarter in 1865. The return details the amount of serviceable and unserviceable small arms as well as the accoutrements, equipment, and appendages which corresponded to the small arms. The document also notes who the arms were received from and the person they were issued to during this quarter. The return was created by Capt. Hamilton K. Redway while he was stationed at Kelly's Creek in West Virginia. It was signed by Redway on MArch 31, 1865.
[Receipt for taxes, March 31, 1882]
Receipt for taxes paid, received by Levi Perryman for state and county taxes in Montague County, Texas. The receipt is numbered 27221.
[Receipt for taxes paid, December 31, 1901]
Receipt for taxes paid by Levi Perryman to the City of Montague, Montague County, Texas on December 31, 1901.
[Receipt, May 31, 1912]
Receipt from the Charles B. Moore Collection. The receipt is for a month's rent at E. A. Lowry's property, 3333 Montgall. The property was located in Kansas City, Missouri. The rental agreement was between Claude D. White and Lowry. It is dated May 31, 1912.
[Receipt of Hamilton K. Redway, May 31, 1866]
Received from Hamilton K. Redway to Henry P. Wade: beet sacks, spades, canteens, axes, wall tents, and other items.
[Receipt of Levi Perryman, March 31, 1879]
Received of Levi Perryman the amount of $232.77 for execution issed from the District Court of Wise County in case No. 619. Collected from D. E. Bramon. Signed by District Clerk of Wise County.
[Return of Capt. Hamilton K. Redway, December 1864]
Return of Capt. Hamilton K. Redway which details the present and absent men of Company "F" First Veteran regiment of the New York Cavalry for the month of December in the year of 1864. The return notes enlisted men on "extra or daily duty," commissioned officers present or absent, and any alterations made to the company for this particular month. This document was created while Redway was stationed at Kelly's Creek in West Virginia.
[Return of Capt. Hamilton K. Redway, January 1865]
Return of Capt. Hamilton K. Redway which details the present and absent men of Company "F" First Veteran regiment of the New York Cavalry for the month of January in the year of 1865. The return notes enlisted men on "extra or daily duty," commissioned officers present or absent, and any alterations made to the company for this particular month. This document was created while Redway was stationed at Kelley's Creek in West Virginia.
[Return of Capt. Hamilton K. Redway, May 1865]
Return of Capt. Hamilton K. Redway which details the present and absent men of Company "F" First Veteran regiment of the New York Cavalry for the month of May in the year of 1865. The return notes enlisted men on "extra or daily duty," commissioned officers present or absent, and any alterations made to the company for this particular month. This document was created while Redway was stationed at Kelly's Creek in West Virginia.
[Return of Capt. Hamilton K. Redway, October 1864]
Return of Capt. Hamilton K. Redway which details the present and absent men of Company "F" First Veteran regiment of the New York Cavalry for the month of October in the year of 1864. The return notes enlisted men on "extra or daily duty," commissioned officers present or absent, and any alterations made to the company for this particular month. This document was created while Redway was stationed at Kelly's Creek in West Virginia.
[Special orders, December 31, 1864]
Special orders from Lieut. Col. J. S. Platner to Lieut. Redway which order the mustering of Redway's company. It specifies that the muster rolls be sent to headquarters as soon as possible. Nash states that the muster rolls will be read as soon as Tuesday January 3, 1865.
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