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- [Clipping, January 1855]
- A newspaper clipping from the Charles B. Moore Collection. the clipping details a meteorological table for the month of January in the year of 1855. The table records these variables for January: the morning, afternoon, and evening temperatures; the mean temperature of the month; the barometer reading; the monthly rainfall; and the direction of the wind. The table also includes the total rain fall for the month and the calculated mean temperature.
- [List of Names]
- A list of about 19 names. The reverse side contains a stamp reading, "CB Moore Chambersville Tex jan97."
- [Notes About Cistern Water Level]
- Notes written on an envelope about the water level of the cistern. According to the note, the water level dropped over 0.5 inches a day. The envelope contains a label reading, "C. B. Moore Chambersville Tex. jan00."
- [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.
- C. B. Moore Tax List
- A list of taxable items; including acres of land, animal stock, equipment, cash on hand, and notes on hand.
- [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.
- [Tax Receipt - Property in the County]
- Received $3.48 from Ziza Moore for 1870. Also received $4.30 from C. B. Moore for 1870.
- [Receipt for Charles B. Moore from McKinney, Texas Post Office, January 1, 1876]
- Receipt from Jas. W. Thomas, McKinney Texas Post Master, to Charles B. Moore for $2.00.
- 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 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"
- [Customer's Draft, January 13, 1910]
- Customer's draft for Claude D. White from Merchant's National Bank in Omaha, Nebraska. The draft is for the transfer of nine hundred dollars to the Melissa State Bank in Melissa, Texas. The draft is dated January 13, 1910. The document has one stamp from the Melissa State Bank indicating that the sum of nine hundred dollars was paid on January 17, 1910.
- [Receipt, January 25, 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 rental agreement was between Claude D. White and Lowry. It is dated January 25, 1912.
- [Petition for building a school for the poor]
- The citizens of Northumberland County agree to a charter allowing another academy of the same name within the same county for the poor. The funding is discussed and the land that was for public use will be used. Petitioners are against the school being built with public funds and believe that the poor should be paying for their school. The petitioners believe that in building the school it would go against the legislation of the county. The author gives examples of cases that disprove the petitioners evidence.
- [Poem, c.1899]
- Poem from the C. B. Moore Collection. The poem is about a cat. The writer describes their companion and how they feel when coming home to their feline friend.
- Letterbook 1888-1892
- A book of letters written by and received from Charles B. Moore from January 1, 1888 to February 13, 1892. Book is made of leather. Note on front cover: "Reynods, McKinney Tex; Arkansas Travels; 182 Monroe Street; Chicago Ill; 10 cts". Back cover has a pocket and a pen holder. Each page has a header of "Letters Written." Columns which cover two pages are: Month, Who To, Mailed At, Directed To. Includes a general goods flier with a listing of rainfall by month in 1892.
- [Transcript of Letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore, January 6, 1859]
- Transcript of a letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore regarding the local Choctaw, observations about the Christian missionaries among them, and the Skullyville Constitution.
- [Transcript of Letter from Ziza Moore, Bettie Moore, and Elvira Moore to Charles Moore, January 29, 1860]
- Transcript of a letter from Ziza Moore, Bettie Moore, and Elvira Moore to Charles Moore regarding family business and local news, including money troubles and Bettie attending school.
- [Transcript of letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore and Elvira Moore, January 14, 1865]
- Transcript of a letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore and Elvira Moore that contains a transcribed letter from John Dixon. Dixon's letter contains news of refugees and of Henry Moore. Charles' letter contains local news and news of widespread friends and family members.
- [Transcript of letter from from Charles Moore to Elvira, Josephus, Matilda, and Ziza Moore, January 21, 1865]
- Transcript of a 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.
- [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.
- [Envelope addressed to Charles B. Moore from Dinkie McGee, January 3, 1886]
- Envelope addressed to Charles B. Moore in Melissa,Texas. A faded note in the corner appears to have the name McGee. The postmark in from Gallatin, Tennessee, 1886. The envelope is damaged and torn. The remnants of a letter are still inside. The letter appears to discuss a party, visits between relatives, and farm information.
- [Envelope for Mary Moore, January 10, 1910]
- Envelope for Mary Moore from Betty Franklin.
- [Letter to Mrs. Linnet White, January 7, 1912]
- Letter to Mrs. Linnet White. The author talks about drawing straws to do dishes. She talks about the weather and writing letters. She talks about one of the girls not feeling too well, but is usually healthy. She talks about going to town to get a new dress for an O. E. S. meeting. She talks about the books she is reading and the meaning behind them. She mentions that Ernestine can't go to school until February and that Ruth will also be going to school soon.
- [Letter from Cora Robertson to Linnet White, January 1, 1915]
- Letter to Linnet White from Cora Robertson discussing news of family and briefly about Christmas. She writes about the health conditions of her mother and how they are handling it.
- [Letter from Dorothy and Banky Bay to Ruth White, January 20, 1916]
- Letter to Ruth White from Dorothy and Banky Bay. The two write about what they received for Christmas and refer to themselves as cousins of Ruth's family.
- [Letter from J. D. Caldent to Claude D. White, January 1, 1916]
- Letter to Claude D. White from J. D. [Caldent] discussing business and Claude's move to Fort Worth. The author states that Texas has pulled in the most money for Price Company and then goes on to talk about how well his own business has been doing and mentions some about a mutual friend and his family.
- [Postcard from Cora Robertson to Linnet White, January 24, 1916]
- Postcard to Linnet White from Cora Robertson The front depicts a picture of the garden of Tampa Bay. On the back Cora writes about how she is enjoying her time in Florida and will write Linnet a real letter soon.
- [Letter from Birdie McKinley to Linnet White and Family, January 8, 1917]
- Letter to Linnet White and family from Birdie McKinley. Birdie writes about Christmas festivities and thanks the Whites for the gifts they sent the children. She included details about how the children were doing and local news of neighbors.
- [Letter from John Berry to Claude White and Family, January 10, 1917]
- Letter to Claude White and family from John Berry. John wrote a brief letter to send his tax receipt and a check to Claude. He sends his regards for the New Year and wants to hear from them soon.
- [Letter from Charles L. and Lula Watkins to Claude, Linnet, and Ruth White, January 24, 1917]
- Letter to Claude, Linnet, and Ruth White from Charles and Lula Watkins. Charles writes of his sympathies for the passing of Linnet's mother and reflects on the help he received from Linnet's parents when he came to Texas in 1880. Lula writes of how she wants the Whites to visit them when they come to the area.
- [Letter from Claude White to C. B. Moore, January 1902]
- Letter from Claude White to his father-in-law, C. B. Moore, in which he gives his views on the loss of friends or their injury in war. He says that he has not changed his view of Miss Minny, "the old maid school teacher." He also states that Linnet married "not wealth but brains education industry and morals...."
- [Letter from Linnet Moore to Mary Ann Moore and Birdie McGee, January 23, 1902]
- This document is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Linnet Moore to her mother, Mary Ann Moore, and to her cousin Birdie McGee. In the letter, Linnet details the happenings in her life since her last letter to her mother and they include: receiving her mother's most recent letter and photographs; detailing the rainy weather in Denison; and noting that she and Mrs. P went to church on Sunday morning, then for a walk on Sunday afternoon in the country. She describes the city people and how all they want to do is put on their best and gallivant up and down Main street on Sunday. Linnet details her visit to cousin Walter, mentions a real estate prospect that may have her and Claude moving in the future, and remarks on how windy it is which has made her embroidery and table pieces dirty rom hanging to dry on the line. She notes that she and Claude are planning a visit to Mr. White's home and will be there visiting for two weeks, if all goes well. She remarks on how lovely it is for her mother to have gotten a new dress and comments on Birdie's courtship with a young man named Will. She states that she wished she could see Birdie that day. She discusses their Grandmother's home and how it hasn't changed a bit. Also, she expresses her concern for her cousin Jennie who is losing her mental faculties. In the closing of her letter, she informs her mother of the illness of family friends and how she received a good meal because they could not eat the food that was made for them by Mrs. Goldman. She tells her mother that she should visit her soon and promises that they …
- [Letter from G. W. Duncan to Mary Ann Moore, January 6, 1903]
- This document is from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is a letter written by G. W. Duncan and is addressed to Mary Ann Moore. Duncan details that he has deposited twenty-five dollars in the Collin County Bank for Moore and he is enclosing the receipt for the money. In the letter's closing, Duncan mentions that his family is well and he hopes that the letter finds Moore well too. He closes by stating that they may visit Moore in the summer. The letter is dated January 6, 1903 and was written in Princeton, TX.
- [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.
- [Deposit Slip, January 1, 1902]
- Deposit slip for Mrs. C. B. Moore at the Collin County National Bank for $25.00.
- [Note, January 19, 1906]
- Note in which Claude White agrees to pay T. B. Wilson $75.00 by August 1906 or lose the property that is being used as collateral. "Paid in Full July 7, 1906" is written on the back.
- [Deed, January 22, 1896]
- Deed for property in Collin County, Texas formerly owned by H. S. Moore, deceased, and divided between his brother and sister Charles B. Moore and Julia S. Rucker. Julia Rucker sells the property to Charles B. Moore. The deed is dated January 22, 1896.
- [Wedding announcement for Virginia Bird and Joseph Harrison Armstrong, January 1, 1902]
- A wedding announcement for the marriage of Virginia Bird, daughter of Mrs. Jennie Oates, to Mr. Joseph Harrison Armstrong. The wedding was to be held on Wednesday, January 1, 1902 in Dallas, Texas. After February 3, the newlywed couple would take up residence in McKinney, Texas.
- [Letter from Dinkie McGee to C. B. Moore, January 11, 1884]
- Letter from Dinkie McGee to her family in which she said that her family is well. She discussed the cold weather and snow that caused plants and animals to freeze. Willie caught some rabbits. She ended the letter by wishing that her family could be together. A note was added on January 12 saying that Jim had refused to haul manure, demanded "his money" and left for town to put a "levy" on the sheep when he was not paid. The envelope was addressed to C. B. Moore, Melissa, Texas.
- [Letter from Matilda Dodd to Mary and Charles B. Moore, January 9, 1885]
- Letter from Matilda Dodd to Mary and Charles B. Moore starts off with a complaint over the long period between letters from the Moore family. She then gives the news on the health of various family members. She gives details of how Christmas was celebrated. Birdie Franklin and William Dodd added notes at the end of the letter. Mr. Dodd wrote about the sale of land.
- [Letter from Matilda Dodd to Mary and Charles B. Moore, January 26, 1885]
- Letter from Matilda Dodd to Mary and Charles B. Moore, January 26, 1885, in which she gives the details of the health of family and friends. The weather has been extremely cold and icy. Other topics in the letter are: Willie was kept home due to the weather; they slaughtered their last hog; and having trouble keeping busy after using up all the yarn and completing the last sewing project. William Dodd adds a note of his own to the letter. The envelope has a postal mark from Gallatin, Tennessee.
- [Letter from Alice and Dinkie McGee and William Dodd to Mollie and Charles Moore, January 1, 1888]
- Dinkie received their letter on Christmas eve and her mother was proud of her gift. They went to Bettie's for Christmas and saw a lot of people. Then they went to Tobe Franklin's house for a dance. There was a concert at the new school house a week before Christmas. Mr. Moore had mentioned a lot of people were visiting Tennessee and she wants them to visit. Mrs. Jones has rheumatism. Mrs. Rodimore is on the verge of death. Miss Betsy Elliot and Mr. Enlow died. Her cold is no better and Pap is going to town and Willie is doing chores. Dinkie asks that they come visit. Alice mentions the concert that happened last Friday and how funny it was. Her character was Mrs. Buttermilk. She also asks that they come visit.
- [Letter from Mattie Blackman to C. B. Moore, January 5, 1890]
- Mattie is apologetic that they can't answer Moore's questions on a weed. He tries to discuss the possibilities of the germination, but mentions that he is not that knowledgeable on the subject.
- [Envelope from J. C. Moore to Miss E. J. Moore, January 1, 1862]
- Envelope from J. C. Moore of Colonel Palmer's Regiment of Captain Willis' Co. Tennessee Volunteers to Miss E. J. Moore on Unionville, Tennessee. Postmarked in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
- [Letter from Birdie McGee to Linnet Moore, January 17, 1892]
- Letter from Birdie McGee to her cousin, Linnet Moore, talking about the sleet and snow that broke the trees. Her mother did laundry and hung then on the line and they are frozen there still. Her brother Will was going to singing school being taught by Mr. Moncreaf at the school. She got a new blue hat for Christmas. Grandpa has 8 little lambs. She writes to Hattie Love all the time. She went and stayed with Clemmie Albright for several days and went with Alice and Mr. Frank and had a nice time. On the back she wrote her alphabet with a little something about each letter.
- [Letter from E. Hewden to Charles B. Moore, January 7, 1897]
- This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by E. Hewden to Charles B. Moore. In the letter, Hewden thanks Moore for patronage of his newspaper and acknowledges that Moore is a veteran in free thought. He details that he hopes Moore would live to 100 and still be able to read his newspaper. He closes his letter by expressing his wishes for a successful new ear.
- [Letter from Birdie McGee to Linnet Moore, January 20, 1898]
- Letter from Birdie McGee to her cousin Linnet Moore in which she updated Linnet on the activities of her cousins. She also described what she and their extended family did for Christmas. She also writes about visiting neighbors, sewing a dress, and making a trip to town. A clipping showing the styles of blouses and a piece of fabric from her dress were included with the letter.
- [Envelope addressed C. B. Moore]
- Envelope addressed to Charles B. Moore with a postal stamp that gives the date January 23, 1871. A note in the lower left corner list the name of J. R. Washburn and J. C. Sneed. It says is was received February 7th, 1870. T
- [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.