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[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.
[Calendar Page for March 1900]
A calendar page for the month of March 1900.
[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, March 15, 1850]
Receipt that payment of $135 was paid.
[Receipt for Boston Investigator, April 2, 1855]
Receipt to Charles B. Moore for one year subscription to the Boston Investigator.
[Receipt from the Boston Investigator to C. B. Moore, March 27, 1856]
Received of C. B. Moore $5 for the Boston Investigator.
[Account statement, March 14, 1911]
Account statement for Claude D. White from the Charles B. Moore Collection. The statement details issues with stocks in Claude D. White's account at the Melissa State Bank.
[Account statement, March 20, 1911]
Account statement for Claude D. White from the Charles B. Moore Collection. The statement details issues with stocks in Claude D. White's account at the Melissa State Bank.
[Envelope for Claude D. White from the Melissa State Bank, March 14, 1911]
Envelope addressed to Mr. Claude D. White of Omaha, Nebraska from the Melissa State Bank in Melissa, Texas.
[Certificate of right to vote in Bedford County for Ziza Moore, March 26, 1866]
A document certifying that Ziza Moore falls within Section 1 of the "Act to limit the Elective Franchise," and is therefore a qualified voter of Bedford County.
[Transcript of letter from Josephus Moore to Charles Moore,March 6, 1865]
Transcript of a letter from Josephus Moore to Charles Moore concerning local news and weather, including further information on a band of local horse thieves, religious services, and elections.
[Letter from Sally Thornhill to Mary Ann Moore, March 1, 1909]
This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is from Sally Thornhill and is addressed to Mary Ann Moore. In this letter, Thornhill informs Moore of the goings-on in Goodlettsville, TN. The news includes: a confirmation on receiving her letter as well as Mary J. Thornhill's letter, details about Kate's buggy, news from Alice Wright about her mother's health, a discussion about her health, agricultural updates on crops and poultry, news on the health of family and friends as well as deaths in the community, a discussion bout Eula Thornhill's newborn baby, and a dialogue about the aging and decline in health of their favorite family horse. Sally begins a second letter dated February 2, 1909. In this letter, Thornhill discusses Vera and Nilla, details that she has yet to hear from Tom Jackson, and updates Mary Ann on the on-going bad weather. She closes the letter by noting that she always love to hear from Linnet or Mary and that they should write her soon.
[Letter from J. W. Douglass to Claude D. White, March 1, 1909]
This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by J. W. Douglass and is addressed to Claude D. White. In this letter, Douglass discusses the well-being of his family and himself, details a heinous murder in his area, and notes he has received a correspondence from George Kendal. He apologizes to Claude for not replying to his postal card earlier due to a prolonged illness. He closes the letter by noting that he hopes for a reply soon and sends his love to Mary Ann Moore and to Linnet White. The envelope is included with the letter.
[Letter from W. J. and Birdie McKinley to Mrs. Moore, Claude and Linnet White, and Wilie, March 19, 1914]
Letter from Birdie McKinley to Mrs. Moore, Claude and Linnet White, and Wilie. talks about the weather and how everyone is doing. He wants to send Birdie to visit them since they aren't coming to Tennessee. He says that a lot has happened recently, the National Bank got robbed. He hopes they like Fort Worth. He talks about the baby Mary Louise. He bought something by the head rather than by the pound, and hopes to make some money off of it. He asks about Ruth and Frank asks about her too. He took pictures of Lillian and he will send some pictures and one of the cabin they were going to stay in. Birdie hopes they are settled into their new house in Fort Worth. She says they are all doing well. She talks about her baby and how Frank adores her. She also mentions the bank being robbed. If the fire hadn't been put out they would not have known the bank was robbed. She says she is slower at sewing, but the children do take up a lot of her time. Especially Harry who has been sick all winter. She gives news on everyone and hopes they will come visit during the summer. She is sending pictures they took with a rented Kodak two weeks ago.
[Letter from Cora Robertson to Linnet White, March 2, 1915]
Letter to Linnet White from Cora Robertson discussing her recent visit to Linnet, their daughters, and apologizes for something she said during her visit that might have caused undue worry. Cora's daughter is at boarding school and she writes at length about how much she enjoyed her visit.
[Letter from O. C. Harris to Claude D. White, March 28,1916]
Letter to Claude D. White from O. C. Harris responding to Claude's offer to sell Harris some land. Harris writes about the land and cost of things before telling Claude he needs time to consider the offer more.
[Letter from Birdie McKinley to Linnet White and Family, March 13, 1917]
Letter to Linnet White from Birdie McKinley. She writes of news involving friends and family, including the death of Mrs. Wallace, illnesses that have been going around, family visiting, and a new car that was purchased by a cousin.
[Letter from Cora Robertson to Linnet White, March 18, 1917]
Letter to Linnet White from Cora Robertson. She wrote of an upcoming operation Linnet will be having in Omaha and of local news. She includes details about her children, someone who has moved into town and started up a new business, and the weather.
[Letter from Lula Watkins to Linnet White, March 22, 1917]
Letter to Linnet White from Lula Watkins. She wrote to let Linnet know that she is happy to have Linnet and her family over to visit while Linnet is in Omaha to have an operation. She mentions that it appears a war might be happening soon and that it would make times difficult.
[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.
[Triplicate Warrant and Receipt, 1857]
Triplicate warrant and receipt from Kindred Watkins, Anderson County Texas, paid to cover taxes for 1857. The document was filed March 17, 1859.
[Reciept for the Weekly Union and American, 1861]
Receipt for the Tri-Weekly Union and American (the "Tri" has been crossed out) for L. Moore of Unionville, Tennessee. The subscription was good from March 14, 1861 to September 14, 1861 and cost one dollar.
[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.
[Tax judgment sale receipt, March 14, 1905]
Tax judgment sale receipt for property sold to meet the state and city taxes for the years 1896-1903 in Douglas County, Nebraska.
[Check, March 24, 1911]
Check made out to the U. S. National Bank by Claude D. White for $500.00 on March 24, 1911. The check has been perforated to form the word "paid." A note at the bottom of the check states, "5 shares of stock."
[Letter from Laura Jernigan to Charles and Mary Moore, March 8, 1883]
She was glad to hear from them and will try to write back. Jackson planted irish potatoes and he/she planted mustard, radishes, beets, lettuce and risked planting pear. She writes what they had for dinner. She says they are doing well except for colds. There are cases of mumps and measles in the county and Jimmie and Auntie too. She received news that Add Nimmo died from Mr. Wallace. Jinnie also wrote them and said everyone was doing well, except Mat Winham who she doesn't expect to live long. Mr. Austin lost employment, but now works in retail. Hooper visited Jinnie and from what they could see he has been sober for a while. She went with Jackson and his sister Nan to Pilot Grove. She would like to hear from Betty and the old neighborhood. Austin fell in a fire and died, he willed everything to his wife. She made soap. Jim is all over Lizzie. She mentions that the wheat and peaches are looking good. She asks that they write soon of when they are coming and how they are doing.
[Letter from Dinkie, Willie and Alice McGee to Charles and Mollie Moore, Marach 25, 1883]
Dinkie says that they are all doing well, except Sissie who is unwell. She had tried gardening, but it has been really cold. John Rutledge is sick, Lizzie Wallace's son is well, Mrs. Allison will not live long, Mrs. Harper is sick and Laura Dorris has consumption. Bessie and Bettie are doing well. The wheat does not look good this year anywhere. She is going to sell butter and eggs. She has a lot of sewing to do and needs to make soap. Birdie says that she is writing to Linnet and Uncle Charlie. Dinkie asks that they write soon. Willie writes that he made a cradle and wagon for his Aunt Florence. His sister Alice has been unwell. He is going to trim the orchard for his grandfather. He is also milking cows. He mentions that telephone wires are being put up. He wishes he could see Linnet. Alice writes that she has been sick, but has been helping out as well. She was milking cows and making butter to sell. Birdie and Alice wish they could play with Linnet and Willie made himself a tool chest.
[Letter from Matilda Dodd and Dinkie McGee to Mary and Charles B. Moore, March 8, 1885]
Letter from Matilde Dodd to Mary and Charles B. Moore in which she gives news on the children in the family. She says that Abe has been working in town. The weather is cold and has killed off the wheat and other things that were planted during a brief warm period. She writes about recent illnesses among family and friends. Then discusses a mad (rabid?) dog. Dinkie McGee writes a page of the letter. She discusses the weather; the health of Birdie and Willie McGee; and that she plans to make aprons. William Dodd added a note at the end of the letter. Birdie added a note to Linnet saying that this was her "...birthday. I am five years old."
[Letter from Matilda Dodd to Mary and Charles B. Moore, March 26, 1885]
Letter from Matilda Dodd to Mary and Charles B. Moore starts the letter by saying that her family is well and discussing the weather. Other topics covered by the letter include: the children's school, sale of land, Dinkie's chickens, making soap, and the adventures of little Mary.
[Letter from Laura Jernigan to Henry Moore, March 27. 1887
Letter from Laura Jernigan discusses how well her garden is doing and talks about her children going to the new schoolhouse in Cannon. The family is boarding the teacher and they are getting along well. There is a new jail in town. The town has a new paper, the Educational Journal, and the debate and literary society recently debated the subject of how prohibition would benefit the state of Texas. Includes original envelope.
[Letter from Laura Jernigan to H. Moore, March 5, 1888]
She mentions that it is still raining and they can't do much work because of it. She is writing, but has nothing to say other than mentioning the weather. George Turner left and got as far as Cannon. George's wife was concerned he hadn't come home all day. The Colonel has sore eyes, but everyone else is doing fine. She has plenty of eggs and beef, but is running out of flour. One of her milk cows gave birth and the calf is doing well. She will be short on milk because of the calf. Phippen received the problems and is working on on them. She wants to play a trick on C.B. Moore about her twin calves. The Colonel was helping Phippen on the problems. Colonel asks a way to get the answers for the problems. Ben Shirley has been sick, thus neglecting his cattle. She tells him what has been happening to Old Man Smith. She talks about getting Jim new clothes. They might not have a school teacher for the spring. She has not heard about her relatives in Tennessee and can't wait to hear from him again.
[Sketch from Birdie McGee to Linnet Moore]
Sketch in pencil of a house and another building.
[Letter from Matilda Dodd to Mr. Moore, Sis, Alice and Linnet, March 5, 1890]
She was glad to hear that they were doing better. She received news from Florence. Tobe hurt himself badly. She mentions the weather they have been having. Dinky and herself were going to plant a garden, but now have to wait because of the weather. Birdie visits Mrs. Emmers and her baby. She invites them to a birthday meal for Birdie. She asks about her flowers. She talks about the grippe and a new disease spotted fever. Several people have already died from the spotted fever. Tobe and Florence had a new baby.
[Letter from Dinkie McGee to Alice Linnet, Sis, and Mr. Moore, March 7, 1890]
Dinkie mentions the cold weather they have been having. She had visitors and received news from Fannie. She mentions those who died of spotted fever. She invites Alice and Linnet to Birdie's birthday. She asks that they write soon. Birdie says she is sending drawings and wishes Alice would come home in May. She mentions her birthday and asks that they write soon.
[Letter from Dinkie McGee to Sis and All, March 20, 1890]
She received Alice's card and Abe received a card from Tobe. She asks that they send more information on the condition of Florence. She mentions the weather and Willie going to town. She talks about Birdie and Bessie hunting for eggs and the state of the wheat. She says to send Alice home after school is out so she can help Florence, but leaves the final decision with Sis.
[Postcard from J. K. Dodd to C. B. Moore, March 22, 1890]
He will be leaving Monday evening if the weather cooperates. He will have to stay at Gainsville. He will telegraph when they leave and Florence is still not doing well.
[Letter from Laura Wallace to Linnet, March 28, 1890]
She tells Linnet why she is writing and who else she has already written. She also mentions how she is staying in fashion and how everyone is doing. Her father planted corn and she did not have to help this time. She talks about chickens and ducks. She talks about school and wants them to come visit. She rode Mollie and asks if Melissa made it yet. Mr. Bill Bomer visited. She asks about school.
[Letter from Dinkie McGee to Mary and Charles B. Moore, March 1, 1891]
Letter from Dinkie McGee to Mary and Charles Moore in which she wrote about the health of her family and the cold weather. She describes Alice McGee's wedding including the food that was served and some of the presents. She also wrote about the visits between family and friends since her last letter. She requests blue dye as the indigo she has turns the cloth "black." Will Dodd adds a note at the end of the letter. On a separate sheet of paper Birdie McGee wrote about working on two quilts, not wanting to make her bed, visiting family and friends, and accidentally breaking four eggs.
[Letter from Matilda Dodd to Mary and Charles B. Moore, March 15, 1891
Letter from Matilda Dodd to Mary and Charles Moore in which she discusses her family's health and the weather. She said that the rain was delaying work on the farm. She also thanked them for sending the "box of blueing [sic]."
[Letter from Laura Jernigan to Charles B. Moore, March 23, 1891]
Letter from Laura Jernigan to Charles Moore in which she updates him on her family's health, the weather, and the crops. She discusses her children's schooling, as well as the hired hands and complains that she has not heard from some family members. She writes of receiving photographs of family members and request images of the Moore family.
[Letter from Charles B. Moore to Patty Brown, March 1891]
This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Moore to Patty Brown. In the letter, Charles discusses the Annie Laura story and gives Brown a brief, yet detailed family history. Highlighting major life events, he notes how he was born in Gallatin, moved to Texas, and moved away from Texas during the war. He also details his work with mills,how he changed career paths, and when he was married. This letter is dated March 1891.
[Letter from R. L. Landers to Charles B. Moore, March 3, 1891]
Letter from R. L. Landers to Charles More in which Mr. Laners lists their mutual friends and reports on who is still living and who is deceased. He discusses his own family and their recent baby. He also writes about the scarcity of game "down on Sabina['s] old place." Mr. Landers served as the sheriff and later as a Justice of the Peace in Arkansas. He states that he wished he had joined Charles Moore in Texas. The weather, crop production and price, and sale of hogs and cattle are detailed.
[Letter from Birdie and Dinkie McGee to Mary, Linnet, and Charles B. Moore, March 10,1893]
Letter from Birdie McGee to her cousin Linnet detailed Birdie and her grandmother's shared birthday celebration. The letter from Dinkie McGee to Mary and Charles Moore gave details on the health of several members of the family; the weather; the cost of crops; and the cutting of carpet rags. Included is a note saying that pieces of Birdie's dresses would be included. The smaller pieces are from Birdie's dress and the larger piece from a dress for Dinkie.
[Letter from Mollie Taylor to Mary and Charles Moore, March 13, 1893]
Letter from Molly Taylor to Mary and Charles Moore in which she updates them on the marriages of her children; the health of family members; and Minnie's learning to play the organ.
[Letter Linnet Moore, March 26, 1896]
Letter from Teddie to Linnet Moore in which the author notes that they have not kept up their correspondence well and wishes she would come and visit. She tells Linnet about the new Methodist minister named Miller and two of his children.
[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 Laura Jernigan to Charles, Mary and Linnet Moore, March 11, 1898]
Letter from Laura Jernigan to Charles, Mary and Linnet Moore in which she talks about the friends and family members who gather at her home. The men are building a mill house. She says she has plenty of water in her well and has plans to grow roses.
[Letter from Pansy Jernigan to Linnet Moore, March 12, 1898]
Letter from Pansy Jernigan to Linnet Moore in which Pansy writes about her recent purchase of a lamp. She also writes about ceasing to go to school.
[Letter from Belle Jernigan to Linnet Moore, March 12, 1898]
Letter from Belle Jernigan to Linnet Moore in which she updates her cousin on the building of the mill house and her visits with friends. A note on the top of the first page requests, "don't let any body see this letter."
[Letter from Will McGee to Mary, Linnet, and Charles B. Moore, March 21st, 1898]
Letter from Will McGee to Charles, Mary and Linnet Moore in which he discusses ordering two buggy catalogs, freight charges, and the cost of new buggies. He also provides descriptions of some of the buggies. He said that he is part of the team that will build the Union School House. He gives the details of the bid process. Will says that the construction is only possible due to the because Mr. Love took insurance out on all the school buildings in the district. Each building was covered up to $350.00. He also writes about the birthday party for grandma and Birdie and the adventure he had returning items that were used at the party.
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