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[Letter from Adelitia McGee and Matilda Dodd to the Moore family and Alice McGee, November 24, 1889]

Description: This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It was written by Adelitia "Dinkie" McGee and Matilda Dodd. In this letter, Dinkie and Matilda update the Moore family and Alice on the goings-on in Gallatin, Tennessee. The news includes: community news, a dialogue about the weather, a discussion on the health of family and friends, and details on Dinkie's butter and egg venture. She closes her letter by mentioning Bettie's dress as well as her own dress and details that she is sending a … more
Date: November 24, 1889
Creator: McGee, Adelitia & Dodd, Matilda

[Letter from Alice Griffin, Matilda Dodd and Birdie McGee to Linnet Moore, November 18, 1892]

Description: Letter from Birdie McGee to Linnet Moore in which she says that her teacher's mother is ill and that they have called off school until Monday. She also spent time dressing up a pumpkin and making a doll. A class photograph was taken at her school. Matilda Dodd wrote to Linnet that Birdie's teacher was sick; that it had been very rainy; and that they are waiting to sow the wheat. Alice Griffin wrote about her family's new buggy; the cold weather; and about her improving health.
Date: November 18, 1892
Creator: Griffin, Alice; McGee, Birdie & Dodd, Matilda

[Letter from Bettie Franklin, November 7, 1875]

Description: Bettie was unable to write a quick letter before Robbe left and she wanted to send some patterns and a dress that needs work done on it. She mentions it was unbearably hot inside the house. Someone is very sick and wants to see Charles and his wife soon. She sends all of her love to the relatives and hopes that Charles is done with his wheat so they can come visit.
Date: November 7, 1875
Creator: Franklin, Bettie

[Letter from Birdie McGee to Claude and Linnet Moore White, November, 1901]

Description: Letter from Birdie McGee to Claude and Linnet White in which she tells them that Charles Moore caught a chill walking down to Mr. Anderson's place. Birdie went to town to see Dr. Gibson for help. She says that Mary Moore has rheumatism. She also lists the friends and family she has been in contact with.
Date: November 1901
Creator: McGee, Birdie

[Letter from Birdie McGee to Mary Moore and Claude and Linnet White, November 23, 1907 ]

Description: Letter from Birdie McGee to Mary Moore and Claude and Linnet White discussing recent news of family and friends. She mentions that she has new neighbors and that Mattie's baby is doing well. She has some new clothes, and they have been invited to an upcoming wedding. She continues the letter on Sunday discussing what they had for Sunday dinner, and she asks what they plan to do for Thanksgiving. She also discusses the poor economy and asks if it has affected Mary, Linnet, and Claude very much. … more
Date: November 23, 1907
Creator: McGee, Birdie

[Letter from Camille Wallace to Charles Moore, November 26, 1898]

Description: Letter from Camille Wallace talking about her trip to Denver and Pueblo. She mentions that they have gone to many parties including a whist party and afternoon teas. They enjoyed reading Charles' letter that had been published in the McKinney Messenger. She reports that her sister Mollie and her family are living on a coffee plantation in Mexico and have suffered from floods. Includes the envelope.
Date: November 26, 1898
Creator: Wallace, Camille

[Letter from Charles B. Moore to Henry Moore, November 3,1885]

Description: Letter from Charles B. Moore to his brother Henry concerning Charles's trip to Tennessee. He writes about the rainy weather, the news from Texas, crops, and the three stable fires that have occurred in the last three weeks. He believes the fires were deliberately set.
Date: November 3, 1885
Creator: Moore, Charles B.

[Letter from Charles B. Moore to Henry S. Moore, November 18, 1857]

Description: Letter from Charles B. Moore to Henry S. Moore discussing his work at the mill in Texas, attempts to sell a house and lots and a buggy, a recent trip to Paris, his latest business dealings, and the wildlife around the mill.
Date: November 18, 1857
Creator: Moore, Charles B.

[Letter from Charles B. Moore to Linnet Moore, November 16, 1898]

Description: Letter From Charles B. Moore to his daughter, Linnet, giving her advice on her education and describing life in their household to give her a picture of home. He tells an amusing story of sleeping on his cot at night and waking up at 4:00 AM. He is able to start the morning fire, "shod, breeched, and coated" himself without ever leaving his chair. He talks about prohibition and how wonderful it will be when it happens in Texas.
Date: November 16, 1898
Creator: Moore, Charles B.

[Letter from Charles B. Moore to Linnet Moore, November 20-22, 1898]

Description: Letter expressing concern that Linnet has not written, gives details of drought, discusses the building of a "tank," the sale of a horse, surgery that Mr.Rutledge had and news of his recovery, the killing of a squirrel, a discussion about drawing water for his animals and leading them to the trough, news about painting the buggy, details about his afternoon routine which included eating lunch and tending to the animals, community news about friends and neighbors, news about finishing the tank,… more
Date: 1898-11-20/1989-11-22
Creator: Moore, Charles B.

[Letter from Charles B. Moore to Mary Ann Moore, November 24, 1897]

Description: Letter from Charles B. Moore to his wife, Mary Moore, in which he updates her on the new house, the farm work, the health of friends and family. He learned from a letter written by Lizzy Jernigan that Laura Jernigan has been ill.
Date: November 24, 1897
Creator: Moore, Charles B.

[Letter from Charles B. Moore to Mary Moore and Birdie McGee, November 9, 1897]

Description: Letter from Charles B. Moore to Mary Moore and Birdie McGee in which he updates them on the cold weather; harvesting pears with Linnet; and the successes and failures of the garden and the crops. He also talks about the continuing construction on the house. He says that Billy Smith's daughter died.
Date: November 9, 1897
Creator: Moore, Charles B.

[Letter from Charles B. Moore to Mary Moore, November 3 - 4, 1897]

Description: Letter from Charles B. Moore to his wife Mary in which he expresses happiness that she is out of danger of contracting "yellow jack" (yellow fever). He hopes that Mary will be able to visit with Sally Thornhill. He says that he went to town with Linnet to buy flour, shoes, and other supplies. He said that he has acquired a new supply of pork. He states that it is hard to make up a party as boarding schools have taken so many of the young people away from the neighborhood. He updates Mary on th… more
Date: November 3, 1897
Creator: Moore, Charles B.

[Letter from Charles B. Moore to Mary Moore, November 20, 1897]

Description: Letter from Charles B. Moore to Mary Moore that covers his activities, the weather, the crops, and the farm's animals. He wrote that Linnet was invited to a party. He also shares his views on several members of their community. He recounts the work to churn butter. He also writes about building a chimney. He recounts Linnet's work around the house and on the farm.
Date: November 20, 1897
Creator: Moore, Charles B.

[Letter from Charles B. Moore to Will Boyd, November 3, 1873]

Description: Letter from Charles B. Moore in Collin County to Will Boyd, Phelps, Missouri discussing the poor crops that year, including corn and wheat and the slightly better cotton. He discusses the large volume of emigrants entering the area looking for cheap land who are willing to work. He mentions a visit from Uncle Bill Moore from Atlanta, Aunt Polly Winham from Jerseyville, Illinois, and other family members.
Date: November 3, 1873
Creator: Moore, Charles B.

[Letter from Charles Moore to Elvira Moore and Jo, November 22, 1871]

Description: Letter from Charles Moore to Elvira Moore and Jo (perhaps Wallace). The letter mentions births, deaths, health of friends, family, and neighbors, as well as farming concerns. Murders and attempted murders are also discussed.
Date: November 22, 1871
Creator: Moore, Charles B.

[Letter from Charleston Payne to Charles B. Moore, November 10, 1887]

Description: Letter from Charleston Payne to Charles B. Moore giving news of his family and discussing religious matters and philosophizing about the future as a "dark and forbidding" place. Includes original envelope that is from the St. Louis, Arkansas and Texas Railway.
Date: November 22, 1887
Creator: Payne, Charleston

[Letter from Claude D. White ot Linnet Moore, November 30, 1900]

Description: 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.
Date: November 30, 1900
Creator: White, Claude D.

[Letter from Dinkie McGee to her Sister and Mr. Moore, November 2, 1879]

Description: She is sorry for not writing sooner, but everyone is doing well. They are having cool weather with two frosts within the last two weeks. Henry hasn't sowed his wheat yet because he was waiting for his corn. They made 15 bushels of irish potatoes and 12 bushes of sweet potatoes. They are going to have turnips as big as plates and will eat it with beef club. Willie and Sissie's teacher Mr. Holder is giving out a prize for the student who has the most head marks. There has been great growth in the… more
Date: November 2, 1879
Creator: McGee, Dinkie
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