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- [Letter from B. S. Kelly to the Commanding Officer, March 30, 1865]
- Kelly was able to furnish transportation to Gallipolis OH for a Private in Co. F 1st NY Vol. Cav. for the cost of $1.01.
- [Letter from Birdie McGee to C. B. Moore, July 30, 1990]
- Letter to her Uncle Charlie, Aunt Mollie and Cousin Linnet. She says they are all doing well except for her grandmother. They haven't adjusted to not having Mary there anymore. They try to visit her grandmother everyday since she got hurt. She doesn't think she will walk again. Her Aunt Bettie had told them to watch her. They were planning on going to Texas before her grandmother got hurt, but now they won't be able to make it. She would like to respond to Willie's question, but she doesn't know where to mail it to. They are planning to get her grandmother a chair with wheels. They haven't thrashed the wheat yet and are scared it might spoil. She mentions the health of everyone. She also mentions that cousin Lou came to see her grandmother.
- [Letter from Birdie McKinley to Linnet White and Family, September 30, 1915]
- Letter to Linnet Moore from Birdie McKinley discussing Will prospecting for farming land due to their current land being poor for this, the bad colds her children have, a Kodak picture of her family she is sending to Linnet, and other happenings with family and friends. On the back of second paper Birdie has a note stating that she forgot to write on that side and asks Linnet to send her a picture of her house when she gets a chance.
- [Letter from C. B. Moore to Linnet Moore, May 30, 1901]
- Letter to Linnet Moore from C. B. Moore. He talks about the rain. They sent her a letter to Austin and one to Gallatin. He talked to Priest. He talks about farming. He mentions who he has written.
- [Letter from Carter Dalton to Linnet Moore, May 30, 1901]
- Letter from Dalton Carter to Linnet Moore in which he tells her about his trip to Burnet and Llano, Texas. He also gives updates on the friends they have in common and on family members.
- [Letter from Charles B. Moore to Linnet and Claude White, October 30, 1901]
- Letter from Charles B. Moore to Claude and Linnet Moore White in which he tells them about the activities at the house and on the farm. He gives them the news on the sale of his crops. He also discusses the activities of neighbors, friends, and family.
- [Letter from Charles L. Watkins to Claude D. White, September 30, 1908]
- Letter from Charles L. Watkins to Claude D. White discussing Claude going to Omaha, Nebraska and some upcoming civil service examinations that he can take there for the positions of post office clerk and carrier. There is an envelope addressed to Mr. Claude D. White, R-4 Box 25, McKinney, Texas. The return address for Mr. Watkins is 3416 Pratt [?], Omaha, Nebraska. The envelope is postmarked September 30, 1908.
- [Letter from Claude D. White ot Linnet Moore, November 30, 1900]
- Letter from Claude D. White to Linnet Moore in which he writes about a visit she made to him. Claude says that he likes the hotel business. He asks for Linnet's opinion regarding the decisions about his future.
- [Letter from David Fentress to Clara Fentress, August 30, 1862]
- Letter from David Fentress to his wife, Clara recounting the news of the war; his movements; his assessment of the territory he has crossed and whether it would be good farm land; his and his friends health; what is being eaten; and finally declaring his devoted love for his wife and family.
- [Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, August 30, 1864]
- Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara regarding the difficulties he faces applying for a transfer and/or a leave of absence. He states that he has 110 men in hospitals. Dr. Fentress's brigade is to march to Arkansas and only waits for Hardeman's Brigade to arrive. He also states that his men look forward to leaving Louisiana and moving to Arkansas.
- [Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, December 30, 1864]
- Letter written by David Fentress to his wife Clara regarding his being ordered to take charge of Hospital No. 2 in Houston. The letter is badly faded, but it appears that he is discussing his plans for travel to take up his post.
- [Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, June 30, 1863]
- Letter written by David Fentress to his wife Clara declaring his love and stating the importance of communication between them. He includes news of his health; troop locations and news of the war.
- [Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, May 30, 1865]
- Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara in which lists the items he has sent her. He also sends and toothbrush as well as instructions on keeping her teeth polished. He states he has sold 3 cords of wood for $5.00 a cord. He has not purchased olive oil because it is so expensive.
- [Letter from Dinkie McGee to Matilda Dodd and Mary Ann Moore, November 30, 1883]
- Letter From Dinkie McGee to her sister Mary Ann Moore and her mother Matilda Dodd in Texas. She talks about the sale of some chickens, work done around the farm, family news, daubing her kitchen so it was warmer, and talks about how lonely it is at night. Includes envelope letter was originally sent in.
- [Letter from Dinkie McGee to Sissie and Bettie, May 30, 1878]
- She says that she has been visiting people and that they are all doing well. Tobe brought over a mower and was cutting clovers. She saw the Moore's and they were quite stylish. She hasn't seen Bettie Franklin or Jack Wallace. She is going to start Willie and Sissie in Sunday school. Henry has been helping Mr. Cambell with his wheat and next week help cut theirs. Their chickens are too small to eat and they have some peas, but really good irish potatoes. They should also have good corn with the weather holding up. She wants to send them apples. Mr. Summers is also looking like he won't live long. There is going to be a ball in town and Tobe asked her to go with him, but she didn't have a dress. She asks about Abe and how he is doing with the chills and how they are enjoying Texas. She mentions that the raspberries and blackberries will make good jam and she wishes they were here to make some. She asks about Bill and if he is married. She wants them to save her some wildflower seeds. She sends love and some small request from others. She ends with telling them to write soon.
- [Letter from E. D. Comstock Special Order, August 30, 1864]
- By the recommendation of Lieut. H. K. Redway Corp. Ananias B. Cammeron is reduced to the ranks for absence and Private Patrick Houlihan to be promoted to Corporal in his stead.
- [Letter from John Mcarthy to Charles B. Moore, April 30, 1880]
- A personal letter from John McCarthy to his old friend Charles B. Moore. It congratulates Charles on the birth of his new daughter, and also notes an impending visit. A postal stamp on the front of the envelope reads: "Georgetown, TEX; 4 May" and one on the back reads "McKinney TEX.; May 4." The envelope is addressed to Charles B. Moore in McKinney Texas, and bears a handwritten note reading: "Dr. John McCarty; Received May; 1880."
- [Letter from Josephus Moore to Charles Moore, January 30, 1865]
- Letter from Josephus Moore to Charles Moore concerning local news, including raids by Confederate horse thieves.
- [Letter from Josephus Moore to Charles Moore, May 30, 1684]
- Letter from Josephus Moore to Charles Moore, relating local news and family health. He expresses a desire for the Civil War to come to an unconditional end.
- [Letter from Laura Jernigan to Charles and Mary Moore, November 30, 1896]
- Letter from Laura Jernigan to Charles and Mary Moore in which she informs them that Linnet is doing well in school with Lizzie Jernigan. She states that Jack is serving on the grand jury again. She updates them on the weather and family and friends. She also writes about soap making. It looks like one sheet of paper is missing from the letter.
- [Letter from Laura Jernigan to Mary Ann and Charles B. Moore, August 30, 1885]
- This letter is from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Laura Jernigan, who was cousin to Charles. In her letter, Jernigan states that she has not kept up correspondence with Charles and Mary due to her daily chores, but also because she was ill for a month with a cough that wouldn't go away. She notes that she is ill again with a cold, though she has no cough this time. She updates Charles on family who have visited her and details that her and the children will be traveling to Sherman next week to visit the Wallace's if all goes according to plan. This trip to Sherman will be her first in seven years. Jernigan points out the the Moore family must be having a wonderful time in Gallatin, Tennessee. She expresses her happiness for Mary who was able to visit her family, but who was also able to see her home state. She fears that she will never see Tennessee again. She informs Charles of the rainy weather they have had and notes that even though the rain was much needed, the mud was certainly not. She states that she has received a letter from Cousin Lizzie who kept her posted on the health and news concerning family friends. She passed this news on to Charles in the letter. She asks Charles to write and tell her about the crops in Tennessee. She mentions that Lizzie still talks about the trip she took to see Linnet and has fond memories of the time they spent together. She hopes that Charles will not be upset with her for not keeping up correspondence and explains that this is the second letter she has written in a long time. Jernigan mentions that she was too tired to search …
- [Letter from Loriette C. Redway, December 30, 1865]
- Letter from Loriette C. Redway to an unidentified person discussing her family, the past year, and the coming new year.
- [Letter from Lula Watkins to Linnet White, September 30, 1908]
- Letter from Lula Watkins to Linnet White discussing Linnet's upcoming move to Omaha, Nebraska with her husband, Claude.
- [Letter from Mary and Charles B. Moore to Linnet Moore, October 30, 1898]
- Letters from Charles B. and Mary Moore to their daughter Linnet while she is visiting friends and relatives. Ethel and Gertie came to see her not knowing she was gone. Gertie is having a candy breaking for her birthday. They discuss the cotton picking that has been happening and describe a cotton throwing spree among the Newman boys that called for injuries needing Dr. Hodges. Includes note written on small slip of paper talking about weather and a woman who will board with them.
- [Letter from Matilda Dodd to Charles B. and Mary Ann Moore, March 30, 1897]
- This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Matilda Dodd. In this letter, Dodd informs the Moore family about the goings-on in Gallatin, Tennessee and the news includes: a confirmation of the receipt of the Moore's last letter, an update on the health of family members, details about Minnie's visit, weather news, a discussion about planting crops and gardens, a dialogue about the bad weather Collin County has been having, details on the late wheat crop, an update on the seeds sent by Alice to the Moore family, news about Lillian, and a discussion concerning family and friends. She closes the letter by noting that Mary Ann and Charles should write the family soon. The envelope is included with the letter.
- [Letter from Matilda Dodd to Sis and Mr. Moore, July 30, 1882]
- They received the Moore's letter and are all doing well, except Florence. She was overheated while cooking three meals for 25 hands. The hands were used to thrash the wheat and they got 700 bushels cut. They has never before in Tennessee been able to get 25 bushels per acre. She thinks the corn looks promising. Carrol Wilson visited from Texas and took Miss Prudy Petete with him. He lives in Cook County. She says that the peaches and apples look good and that they have plenty of vegetables. Bettie says that if Abe leaves for work, Matilda has to stay with her. Bettie and Abe had a picnic and everyone enjoyed it. Melissa Seago's daughters are in town from New Orleans to visit family.
- [Letter from Mattie L. Arthur to Linnet White, March 30, 1917]
- Letter to Linnet White from Mattie L. Arthur. She wrote to talk to Linnet about an operation that Linnet was planning to have soon in Omaha. She also includes bits of local news from the area.
- [Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David W. Fentress, June 30, 1858]
- Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David discussing news for Bolivar, Tennessee and it includes: a financial agreement between Maud and David, a dialogue about buying a "place for herself" if her current place "falls" to Jimmie or Frank if they marry; a discussion concerning Mr. Wood who was closing Balam's estate; a discussion of religion; a dialogue detailing gifts given to Maud by Mrs. Neely; and an update on family and friends.
- [Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David - November 30, 1861]
- Letter from Maud Fentress to her son David in which she discusses Frank's illness; the problems Jimmie has had in his Company; and the reluctance of some men to go to war. She tells him the current price of swine. She continues to give a description of the division of Union and Confederacy supporters around her. She finishes the letter with news of the war, the shortage of physicians, and the people she knows who are unwell.
- [Letter from Robert P. Kennedy, January 30, 1865]
- Special Orders No. 23. Leave of absence is granted to named Officers for private business.
- [Letter from William Dodd to Moore, April 30, 1877]
- After William sent Moore a letter he received Moore's letter from the 26th. He wrote back because Moore was anxious about Dinky and the children going East.
- [Letter to Mrs. Linnet White from her friend Bain, November 30, 1901]
- Letter to Linnet Moore White in which the author offers condolences to her on the death of her father, Charles B. Moore.
- [Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to Clara Fentress, August 30, 1862]
- Transcript of a letter from David Fentress to his wife, Clara recounting the news of the war; his movements; his assessment of the territory he has crossed and whether it would be good farm land; his and his friends health; what is being eaten; and finally declaring his devoted love for his wife and family.
- [Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, August 30, 1864]
- Transcript of a letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara regarding the difficulties he faces applying for a transfer and/or a leave of absence. He states that he has 110 men in hospitals. Dr. Fentress's brigade is to march to Arkansas and only waits for Hardeman's Brigade to arrive. He also states that his men look forward to leaving Louisiana and moving to Arkansas.
- [Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, June 30, 1863]
- Transcript of a letter written by David Fentress to his wife Clara declaring his love and stating the importance of communication between them. He includes news of his health; troop locations and news of the war.
- [Transcript of Letter from from David Fentress to his wife Clara - May 30, 1865 ]
- Transcript of a letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara in which lists the items he has sent her. He also sends and toothbrush as well as instructions on keeping her teeth polished. He states he has sold 3 cords of wood for $5.00 a cord. He has not purchased olive oil because it is so expensive.
- [Transcript of letter from Josephus Moore to Charles Moore, January 30, 1865]
- Transcript of a letter from Josephus Moore to Charles Moore concerning local news, including raids by Confederate horse thieves.
- [Transcript of letter from Josephus Moore to Charles Moore, May 30, 1684]
- Transcript of a letter from Josephus Moore to Charles Moore, relating local news and family health. He expresses a desire for the Civil War to come to an unconditional end.
- [Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David W. Fentress - June 30, 1858]
- Transcript of a letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David discussing news for Bolivar, Tennessee and it includes: a financial agreement between Maud and David, a dialogue about buying a "place for herself" if her current place "falls" to Jimmie or Frank if they marry; a discussion concerning Mr. Wood who was closing Balam's estate; a discussion of religion; a dialogue detailing gifts given to Maud by Mrs. Neely; and an update on family and friends.
- [Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David, November 30, 1861]
- Transcript of a letter from Maud Fentress to her son David in which she discusses Frank's illness; the problems Jimmie has had in his Company; and the reluctance of some men to go to war. She tells him the current price of swine. She continues to give a description of the division of Union and Confederacy supporters around her. She finishes the letter with news of the war, the shortage of physicians, and the people she knows who are unwell.
- [Two Letters to Linnet, 1898]
- Two letters written to Linnet Moore. The first, from E. E. Welherald discusses local news, a church function, and inquires about the well being of Linnet's family. Charles Moore wrote an additional letter to Linnet on the reverse side of E. E. Welherald's letter, wherein he wrote about Welherald, family business, and news. The letters included two envelopes since the first letter and envelope was forwarded after adding notes.