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- [Advertisement, August 1899]
- Advertisement by E. P. Rutherford, the editor of the Clarksville News, asking for stories about early settlers. He intended to include information about Confederate soldiers. The back of the ad is covered with numbers, equations, and a list of names.
- [Alkavis Coupon]
- An advertisement flier for Alkavis, a product manufactured by the Church Kidney Cure Company.
- [Announcement of Commencement for Texas Agricultural and Mechanical College, June 13, 1899]
- Commencement program for Texas Agricultural and Mechanical College Corps of Cadets. It lists the class roll and committees.
- [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.
- [Bill from J. M. Wilcox & Son, October 8, 1896]
- A bill from J. M. Wilcox & Son to C. B. Moore for a total of $40.54.
- [Blank Subscription]
- Note written by Charles B. Moore discussing his life and how the boycott affected his work as a millwright and how he finds more freedom as a farmer with the help of his wife and daughter. Other side of the page is an order form for a book: The Cyclopedic Review of Current History, to be published in 1893.
- C. B. Moore Tax List
- A list of taxable items; including acres of land, animal stock, equipment, cash on hand, and notes on hand.
- C. B. Moores tax list 1891
- Charles B. Moore list of taxable property for 1891. Watermark on paper: "Erasable; Plover Bond; 25% Cotton Fiber; USA"
- C. B. Moores tax list for 1890
- Charles B. Moore list of taxable property for 1890. Watermark on paper: "Erasable; Plover Bond; 25% Cotton Fiber; USA"
- C. B. Moores tax list for 1891
- Charles B. Moore list of taxable property for 1891. Watermark on paper: "Erasable; Plover Bond; 25% Cotton Fiber; USA"
- [A copy of Pedro J. Gonzalez's birth certificate]
- A copy of Pedro J. Gonzalez's birth certificate. A titled illustration is printed at the top of the paper, above a wide text column that's titled "Estado de Chihuahua." To the illustration's left are lines of small text above numbers and a printed seal, below which is additional text. At the page's bottom is a second seal printed next to a signature.
- [Envelope addressed to C. B. Moore]
- Envelope addressed to Charles B. Moore in Melissa, Texas. It is post marked August 20, 1891. A note in the lower left hand corner says that it is from R. B. Vanter.
- [Envelope addressed to C. B. Moore]
- Envelope addressed to Charles B. Moore from J. A. Walden, county clerk, Collin County, Texas. The post mark is for McKinney, Texas, August 26, 1895. A note in the lower right hand corner says that it was received on August 28, 1895. On the back of the envelope is written, "I've no fears to annoy, & no hopes that might tease with the prospective oblivion assuring me ease."
- [Envelope addressed to Charles B. Moore, April 20, 1895]
- Envelope addressed to Mr. Charles B. Moore in Melissa, Collin County, Texas. It was sent by Will McGee and received on April 24, 1895, according to the hand-written note in the bottom left corner. It is postmarked Gallatin, Tenn. APR 20, 1895. The top right corner, where the stamp would have been, has been cut away.
- [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.
- [Envelope for C. B. Moore]
- Envelope with the name C. B. Moore across it. A note on the left side indicates that it was used to hold the deeds to the land he owned from 1866 to 1896 in Collin County, Texas.
- [Envelope from Dinkie and Alice McGee to C. B. Moore, July 1890]
- Envelope for C. B. Moore from Dinkie and Alice Moore.
- [Envelope from Mary A. Moore to Linnet Moore, May 21, 1895]
- Envelope for letter to Linnet Moore from her mother Mary A. Moore.
- [Envelope, May 13, 1890]
- This document is from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is an envelop sent for an unknown writer. The envelope is Addressed to Charles B. Moore who was located in Melissa, Texas. The postal stamp is from Nashville, Tennessee and it is dated May 13, 1890. The back of the envelop has a post marked stamp from Melissa, Texas with no date.
- Envelope to The Church Kidney Cure Company
- An envelope addressed to the Church Kidney Cure Company of Cincinnati, Ohio.
- [Epitaph, November 20, 1890]
- This document is an epitaph from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It was written in November of 1890 when Moore was 68 years old. The epitaph reads: "As a wave of the tide leaves its mark on the sand for next waves to flow over and wash from the strand,so will I leave a mound with name, dates - death and birth - for next ages to sweep from that face of the earth. I believe all our consciousness ends with our breath, that we know before birth, all we know after death. With no fears to annoy and no hopes that might tease, un-prayed for, I wish to die off at my ease." Pieces of the paper, along with the words on those papers, are missing towards the end of the epitaph.
- [Freight Receipt, December 12, 1891]
- Freight receipt made out to C. B. Moore for one box valued at $5.50 and sent to J. K Dodd in Pauls Valley, Indian Territory.
- Inventory of Property Owned by Moore, C. B.
- Filled State of Texas Tax Form A listing all of the real estate, animals, tools, and other property owned by C. B. Moore during the year 1897.
- [Journal entries from C. B. Moore's Journal]
- Charles B. Moore's original journal entries. The first entry he talks about dotards. The next entry he talks about his failing health and his hope that he goes fast. He doesn't want to worry his wife and daughter and still wants to provide for them. He tells Joseph to not mention this to anyone and that he is open to suggestions on how to use his land after he dies. He repeats the entry on dotards twice. He then writes directly to Joseph K. Henry.
- [List of Names]
- A list of about 19 names. The reverse side contains a stamp reading, "CB Moore Chambersville Tex jan97."
- [Loan Contract with Collin County National Bank of McKinney Texas]
- A loan contract for $76.50, to be paid back within sixty days.
- [Loan Repayment Contract to C. B. Moore]
- A loan contract in which the recipient promises to repay a loan to C. B. Moore within a year from 1 July, 1897. Watermark on paper: "Erasable; Plover Bond; 25% Cotton Fiber; USA"
- [Money Receipt, July 23, 1891]
- Money Receipt received from C. B. Moore and valued at $175.00. It was addressed to J. K. Dodd in Pauls Valley. The back of the document lists the services available fro Wells, Fargo & Co's Express.
- [My Epitaph by Charles B. Moore, February 4, 1892]
- Epitaph written by Charles B. Moore with the perspective of oblivion.
- [Nettie Williams North Texas Normal College diploma]
- Diploma from North Texas Normal College certifying that Nettie Williams has completed the necessary coursework in English to achieve certification. At the top of the document is an illustration of the Normal Building, which was the only school building at the time. At the bottom of the diploma it is embossed with the North Texas Normal College seal. The Certificate is signed by President of Faculty Menter Bradley Terrill, President of Trustees William A. Ponder, President of the Board of Regents Colonel Thomas Walter Abney, Secretary of Faculty J.A. Sanders, Secretary of the Board of Trustees H. F. Schweer, and the Secretary of the Board of Regents Honorable Alvin Clark Owsley.
- [Notes About the Purchase of Livestock]
- Notes made regarding the purchase of livestock.
- [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."
- [Personal notes, July 1897]
- This document includes personal notes from the Charles B. Moore Collection. The notes are detailed numbered lists from July of 1897.
- [Publisher's Circular with Written Notes]
- Circular produced by Garretson, Cox & Co., Publishers regarding Alden's Manifold Cyclopedia. The publishers announce that after July 1, 1893, subscribers of this publication should send their orders to them rather than Mr. Alden. An unknown person has written a note on the back discussing his appreciation of the Manifold Cyclopedia.
- [Rainfall in December 1897]
- Documentation of the amount of rainfall in December of 1897.
- [Rainfall in January 1898]
- Documentation of the amount of rainfall in January of 1898. According to the note, there were 2.18 inches of rain during the month of January 1898.
- [Receipr from Otto Wettstein, January 30, 1899]
- Receipt from Otto Wettsein, "The Liberal Jeweler," for C. B. Moore of Chambersville, Texas for a watch ordered by Linnet Moore. There is a note regretting the delay in getting the watch to Linnet.
- [Receipt for payment of taxes, November 25, 1897]
- Receipt for P. M. Price from Montague county acknowledging payment for land taxes. The receipt is signed by M. & Whaley.
- [Receipt for property tax payment, November 13, 1896]
- This is a receipt from Montague county acknowledging payment of land taxes received from J. M. Price.
- [Receipt for Subscription to The M'Kinney Democrat, February 22, 1895]
- A receipt for a one year subscription to The M'Kinney Democrat. C. B. Moore paid $1.00 for the subscription, which lasts from February 22, 1895 through February 22, 1896.
- [Receipt for Subscription to The M'Kinney Democrat, March 14, 1896]
- A receipt for a one year subscription to The M'Kinney Democrat. C. B. Moore paid $1.00 for the subscription, which lasts from February 22, 1896 through February 22, 1897.
- [Receipt from A. J. Krause Grocers]
- Receipt from A. J. Krause, Staple and Fancy Groceries of McKinney, Texas that was filled out for C. B. Moore for the purchase of Alfalfa Clover in 1892.
- [Receipt from J. M. Wilcox and Son, March 25, 1897]CBM_1687-003-012
- Receipt from J. M. Wilcox & Son of McKinney, Texas for C. B. Moore for the materials he purchased.
- [Receipt from T. J. Melton and Sons, July 1, 1895]
- A receipt from T. J. Melton and Sons, Fancy Groceries issued to C. B. Moore on July 1, 1895 for the purchase of rice. The back has an advertisement for Van Houten's Cocoa.
- [Receipt, May 1, 1890]
- Receipt for groceries purchased by Mrs. Redway. The receipt details that sugar, coffee, soap, and crackers were purchased on May 1, 1890 for $1.36.
- [Receipt of Payment for City Taxes, December 17, 1895]
- Receipt acknowledging payment for city taxes from Levi Perryman.
- [Receipt of Payment of Taxes, June 28, 1897]
- This is a receipt acknowledging payment of taxes for Levi Perryman in the city of Montague. The back of the document has various numbers written down.
- [Receipt of Payment of Taxes, November 13, 1896]
- This is a receipt from the Office of Collector of Taxes for Montague County to Levi Perryman, to acknowledge payment received for county and state real estate taxes for the year 1896.
- [Registry Receipt, August 26, 1896]
- A registry receipt from the Chambersville, Texas post office for registered letter number 18, received of C. B. Moore on August 26, 1896, and addressed to George Sypert in Arkansas.
- [Registry Receipt, January 6, 1896]
- A registry receipt from the Chambersville, Texas Post Office for registered letter number 2, received of C. B. Moore on January 6, 1896, and addressed to J. D. Shaw in Waco, Texas. The reverse side contains a message regarding the weather and other matters associated with farming.