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[Transcript of letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore, April 15, 1865]
Transcript of a letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore relaying news from Henry and Sabina Moore about Confederate banditry, followed by other local news regarding the Civil War winding down.
[Transcript of letter from Josephus Moore to Charles Moore, April 8, 1865]
Transcript of a letter from Josephus Moore to Charles Moore about family health and a marriage.
[Transcript of letter from Jane Atkisson to Charles Moore, April 23, 1865]
Transcript of a letter from Jane Atkisson to Charles Moore with some local news and a request that Charles write to Tennessee on her behalf.
[Letter from The Melissa State Bank to Claude D. White, April 6, 1909]
Letter from the Melissa State Bank to Claude D. White in which a dividend check was sent. H. S. Wysong wrote the letter. The envelope has drawings on the back.
[Letter from the Melissa State Bank to Claude D. White]
Letter from the Melissa State Bank to Claude D. White to notify him of the annual share-holders meeting will be held on the second Tuesday in April 1909.
[Letter from Melissa State Bank to Claude D. White, April 1, 1910]
Letter from Melissa State Bank to Claude D. White. This is a letter to inform Claude of the meeting for stockholders to elect a new board of directors for a term of one year.
[Letter from S. A. Thornhill to Mary Moore, April 21, 1910]
Letter from S. A. Thornhill to Mary Moore. She was glad to hear from them, she had imagined the worst and hopes they will have good health in Fort Worth. She talks about gardening, but it being too wet. She mentions the weather and how it has made her sick. Mary is going to list all of the friends that have died in 1910. John Crawford's obituary is included. She talks about Bud Thornhill's will. She is sorry for using scraps. She will try to finish the letter to send it off. She comments on the weather and how it is too wet to plant. She talks about her chickens and a hawk that tried to take her chickens. She gives some news about their friends in Tennessee. She hopes that Linnet will be alright and that her baby will comfort her. Claude and Time Jackson said they wanted to come visit her. She would like John to come also so they could have four generations in a picture. She talks about Russell Cole's body being moved after his wife died by his son. She mentions Wash Warren has been unwell. John Thornhill sent her some pictures.
[Letter to Linnet White, April 3, 1911]
This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. In this letter addressed to Cousin Linnet, a child write that she would love for Linnet to send a picture to her of Ruth. The child notes that she loves little Ruth, but that the baby has took her place. She details her mother's poultry endeavor and mentions that Chester says hello to Linnet.
[Letter from Opal Drury to Mary Ann Moore and Linnet White, April 3, 1911]
This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Opal Drury to Linnet White and Mary Ann Moore. In the letter, Opal discusses that the family does not have any time to write due to the baby, notes that Clifford Chandler and the Harris children have the measles, and and mentions that they have a new carriage. Opal informs Moore and White of the successful crops in Greenville, and states that her mom has a successful endeavor raising chickens, hens, and partridges. She states that the baby is beginning to crawl and has one tooth. She also notes that she has "fell off so much," about 15 pounds or so and that they would no recognize her at all. She closes the letter by expressing her wish to see them this summer and hopes that they write soon. A name card for Dr. Benjamin Thomas White is included in the letter as well as an envelope addressed to Mr. Claude D. White.
[Letter from H. S. Wysong to Claude D. White, April 5, 1911]
This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. In this letter, Wysong informs Moore that he has enclosed a dividend check for $150.00. He notes that the minimal amount of capital stock has passed into the permanent surplus fund and details that the dividend check is an amount that is higher than previous years and is much more than they should expect to earn in the future. Wysong mentions that with White's continued cooperation, reasonable returns will be a realization and with those returns as a foundation, a conservative bank will be built. The envelope is included with the letter.
[Letter from Alice Griffin and Birdie McGee to Linnet White, April 12. 1911]
Letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. In Alice Griffin's letter, she notes that she has an experienced x-ray Doctor who has successfully treated a woman with breast cancer. She states that she will talk to her Doctor, but he will want to know specifics about Mary Ann's condition. She mentions that she and Birdie will do all they can for Mary Ann if they decide to go through the Doctor Alice has suggested. She closes by stating that Linnet needs to think this over and write her soon. In the letter written by Birdie, she discusses Mary Ann Moore's grave illness, mentions that Alice has also written about this surprising news, expresses her wishes to see her, and notes that she wants Linnet to write with additional news very soon.
[Letter from W. J. McKinley to Claude D. White, April 14, 1911]
This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by W. J. McKinley and is addressed to Claude D. White. In this letter, McKinley discusses Mary Ann Moore's cancer diagnosis and details that there is a doctor in his area who treats cancer successfully with electricity. He states that if Birdie visited with the baby and Mary Ann became more ill, it would be a lot for Linnet and Claude to handle. He suggests that Linnet and Mary Ann should stay with them and assures Claude that they will be taken care of to the best of the family's ability. Mary Ann would be able to receive the care she needs as well as the emotional support of Linnet, Birdie, and Alice. He asks Claude to think it over and notes that Claude is most welcome as well, if his work schedule permits him to visit for a length of time. He closes by noting that the White family must write them soon and update them on any recent news on Mary Ann's condition.
[Letter from Birdie McKinley to Linnet White, April 18, 1911]
Letter from Birdie McKinley to Linnet White. She is sorry for always waiting for their letter to respond. She hopes that her mother is doing well and asks for information about her condition to be sent as soon as possible. She would like to go be with them, but she is scared about Frank getting sick. She talks about Aunt Mollie being like grandma, when she broke her hip, she will recover. She is glad Ruth is doing well. She wishes they would come up there and let them help her and her mother. She mentions that it is too wet to garden. She mentions that they are getting older and her husband Will still works from real early until late. She mentions her health problems. Again she wishes they were closer so she could help and asks that they write more often. She hopes that Aunt Mollie will recover.
[Letter from J. W. Berry to Claude D. White, April 25, 1911]
Letter J. W. Berry to Claude D. White. He wanted to write, but has been sick. He heard from Mr. Drury that Mrs. Moore is going to have an operation and hopes she will be fine. He talks about the weather and farming. He is expecting to see Claude this summer. He talks about Pitt. He mentions he only writes when he has something to write for. He hopes they are doing well. She is sorry for not writing but John was sick and she has been busy. She talks about Mrs. Moore and answers the questions she had about the well. She mentions the rain and how it didn't fill the well but was good for the crops. She talks about her bad luck with chickens. She talks about gardening. Mr. Gibson died. Wylie Horn died the day before he was to get married. She mentions the other couples that were to be married.
[Letter from Cora Robertson to Mrs. Linnet White, April 3, 1912]
Letter to Mrs. Linnet White. She mentions how busy she is. She hopes Mrs. Chambers will be of help with Irene. She still needs to sew dresses for the girls for their vacation. She found out that Marguerite had surgery. She hopes Linnet is doing well. She wants a picture of her mother with the baby. She mentions how everyone is doing. She plans to go to Florida for the winter. She talks about her fruit. She want to see them and ask that they write soon.
[Letter from Cora Robertson to Linnet White, April 15, 1914]
Letter to Linnet White from Cora Robertson discussing news of friends from the area. She wrote about people she say and her plans to make dresses for her girls.
[Letter from Lula Watkins to Linnet White, April 12, 1915]
Letter to Linnet White from Lula Watkins giving her apology for not writing sooner and discussing news of friends and family in the area. She mentions her daughter's passing card, sewing projects, and what people are up to.
[Letter from Birdie McKinley to Mollie Moore and Family, April 25, 1915]
Letter to Mollie Moore and family from Birdie McKinley discussing news of family and friends including illness in the area, a couple people who died, and fashion.
[Letter from O. C. Harris to Claude D. White, April 3, 1916]
Letter to Claude D. Moore from O. C. Harris regarding a deal they had been considering. Harris accepts the terms to purchase some of Claude's land and mentions some ideas he has for it.
[Letter from Birdie McKinley to Linnet White, April 16, 1917]
Letter to Linnet White from Birdie McKinley. She wrote to tell Linnet of daily events in her life. She includes an update of her children and their health, an outing to see Birth of a Nation, and other news relating to nearby relatives and friends.
[Letter from Sally Thornhill to Claude D. White, April 20, 1917]
Letter to Claude D. White from Sally Thornhill. She wrote to wish Claude's wife Linnet well, thank them for the present they sent, and mentioned a woman named Alice Wright who she considers one of her children.
[Letter from Lula Watkins to Linnet, Ruth, and Claude D. White, April 22, 1917]
Letter to Linnet, Ruth, and Claude D. White from Lula Watkins. She wrote to express her regret that she will not be able to see Linnet until later in the year and to update her friend on her life. She mentions a new car her family has purchased, friends she has spent time with, and a high-profile divorce case involving Dr. Arthur.
[Letter from Anne B. McKey to Linnet White, April 27, 1917]
Letter to Linnet White from Anne B. McKey. She wrote to wish Linnet well after her operation and to let her friend know that once Linnet is well, she would like to see her.
[Letter from Matilda Dodd to Sis and Mr. Moore, April 5, 1883]
She received their letter and hopes that Mr. Moore will get well from his rheumatics. They have had a lot of cold weather and the peach trees have not bloomed yet. People are planting irish potatoes. Abe and Bettie are building a new kitchen and Tobe's baby has teeth already. She says there has been a lot of sickness and death the past winter and spring. Mrs. Allison and Mr. Harris died. Laura Dorris and her baby are sick. She asks if Linnet goes egg hunting like Birdie. She is at Dinkie's house. She received another letter from them. She mentions the telephone wires that went up. Mrs. Summers has had hemorrhages. Sam Thornhill had some the other night, he was robbed. She asks that they write soon.
[Letter from J. Ann to Charles Moore, April 8, 1883]
He was surprised, but glad to hear from Charles. He is sorry that Charles' brother John was suffering fro rheumatism. He believes everyone is doing well, and he mentions that they are suffering from dry weather. He hopes for good crops this year. There is a liquor prohibiting law and the Marshall takes drunk men to jail every few nights. He tells Charles that his son Will is still sheriff and the ages of aunts and uncles. He doesn't know if Willis is going to leave or not. He asks that they write soon. In the P.S. he asks some questions. He aks if Charles and Henry are the only ones to keep the Moore name. He mentions that the Boyd name rests on the second generation with one boy.
[Letter from Matilda Dodd to Mary and Charles B. Moore, April 17, 1885]
Letter from Matilda Dodd to Mary and Charles B. Moore in which she starts out discussing her and her family's health. She also discusses the weather, crops, and the deaths of Jo Wallace and Mrs. Wilson. She says that Dinkie needs to make soap and was making butter. William Dodd and Birdie McGee added a notes at the end of the letter. Birdie shared that she weighed 41 pounds.
[Letter from Matilda Dodd and Dinkie McGee to Charles and Mary Ann Moore, April 8, 1887]
Letter from Matilda Dodd and Dinkie McGee discusses weather and cold snap that probably killed all the peach blossoms, but apples and garden looks ok. She recommends Mary get her teeth pulled that are bothering her. Abe is in town and Bettie is lonesome. Some geologists had come and visited Abe's gas well. Willie is working as chain carrier for a surveyor. Birdie, Mary and Bessie have learned to knit and Birdie is piecing a quilt. The women made soap and it only took 3 days. Dinkie's chickens are doing well and they sold all their turkeys at Christmas
[Letter from Charles B. Moore to Mary Moore, November 17, 1887]
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[Letter from Matilda Dodd and Dinkie McGee to Mr. Moore and Sis, April 15, 1889]
Matilda was sad to hear they were unwell and hopes they are better. She also had a cold and so did Abe, Bessie and Mattie. She gives Dinkie's recipe for cough medicine. She has had dry weather until yesterday and it hasn't stopped raining since. She talks about Dinkie's garden. She is worried about Tobe and Linnet. Dinkie writes that colds are going around. Mattie stayed with Birdie. Dinkie has a hundred chicks and two hens; she milks four cows and has so much milk. She has no hogs to give the milk to because they are all dieing of cholera. She also has to deal with mad dogs.
[Letter from Dinkie McGee to Mary and Charles B. Moore, April 10, 1890]
Letter from Dinkie McGee to Mary and Charles B. Moore in which she gives news of her family's health and talks about wanting to visits from family that live far away. Aurthur is going to school in town and want to be a preacher. William Dodd wrote about crops, a storm that caused damage and killed three people. Dinkie added a note to day that Jimmie Day was dead.
[Letter from Dinkie McGee to Mary and Charles B. Moore, April 14, 1891]
Letter from Dinkie McGee to Mary and Charles B. Moore in which she updates them on the health of family members, the crops, and the weather. She thanks them for the bluing. She also says that her family is selling sheep and lambs. She has been making money selling eggs and butter. She asks if Mary has had her "teeth out." Included with this letter is a swatch of blue fabric with a white line design of squares.
[Draft of letter, April 19, 1891]
This is a draft from the personal papers of the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Moore on April 19, 1891. In this letter, Moore writes about an article written in the Dallas Weekly News on April 16 by D. B. Kiefer. The article details a "norther" that struck Texas in April of 1857. He states in this document that he writes to corroborate stories with the journalist, provide his experience through the "norther," and make a correction on the date given in Kiefer's article. The third and fourth page of this document includes genealogical accounts of Moore's descendants. He details the Wallace family and the history of some of the Wallace men who were part of an expedition sent on a charge to the Creek nation.
[Letter from J. M. Bryan to C. B. Moore, April 1, 1896]CBM_2083-006-002
Letter from J. M. Bryan to C. B. Moore that says the registered letter had returned and that no such office is in the state.
[Letter from Will McGee to Charles, Mary and Linnet Moore, March 9, 1898]
Letter from Will McGee to Charles, Mary and Linnet Moore in which he tells them about a fence he is constructing for Mr. McKinley. He writes about how to buy a buggy and what Charles should ask for when making his order. The letter has a diagram of the fence he is building.
[Letter from Birdie McGee to Linnet Moore, April 22, 1898]
This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Birdie McGee and is addressed to Linnet Moore. In this letter, McGee informs Moore of the goings-on in Gallatin, Tennessee. The news includes: a confirmation of the receipt of Linnet's photograph, updates on family and friends, news about her past plans and future plans, agricultural and weather updates,details on community events and the attire that her and some of the family are going to wear to one of the events, a discussion about her hat, and a dialogue about the construction of the school house and the instructor. She closes this letter by noting that Linnet should write soon. In the letter to Charles B. Moore and Aunt Mollie, McGee details the number of baby chickens that have hatched, the number of turkey eggs Tobe has brought to them , and an update on Tobe's campaign in an unspecified election. She notes that Will has sold his jersey cow whose bag has spoiled and plans to buy another with the money. She informs Charles and Aunt Mollie on the goings-on in Gallatin and updates them on family news. She closes the letter by stating that the Moore family must write soon. The envelope is included with the letter.
[Letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore, April 15, 1865]
Letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore relaying news from Henry and Sabina Moore about Confederate banditry, followed by other local news regarding the Civil War winding down.
[Letter from Josephus Moore to Charles Moore, April 8, 1865]
Letter from Josephus Moore to Charles Moore about family health and a marriage.
[Letter from Jane Atkisson to Charles Moore, April 23, 1865]
Letter from Jane Atkisson to Charles Moore with some local news and a request that Charles write to Tennessee on her behalf.
[Letter from Dinkie McGee to her Sister and Mother, April 15, 1877]
She ran into Mollie McGee and heard that Abe was up there, and Bettie was there Tuesday. She now has 60 little chickens and When she comes to visit she will make fried chicken. They will also have a lot of peaches, her onions are doing well too. Henry planted his sweet potatoes recently and George Wallace married recently, to Morilla Vaughn. The children talk of going to visit their Aunt Mollie and Uncle Charlie and Grandma. Bettie gave Willie some duck eggs and he had them taken care of by Nat. Dinkie asks that she write soon.
[Letter from J. C. Barr to C. B. Moore, April 22, 1877]
Barr is talking about an advertising sheet that Moore wrote on that he found interesting. He asks about damages and if someone is going to visit. He mentions that everyone is well. Abner's son is not well with a fever. It has been really wet, and they have been unable to work on their corn. He has cut wood and a garden planted. He were able to sell 700 bushels of corn at 39 cents, 400 bushels of wheat at $1.41. He is hoping for no war in the east because of property damage. He hopes they write back soon.
[Letter from William Dodd to his Mother and Sister, April 29, 1877]
Bettie tells that everyone is doing well and that they have had good rain. Moore arrived last Wednesday, but hasn't been by and she hopes they write soon. William got tired of answering questions as to why his mother did not come with Moore to visit. He has a ship that he used to sell things. Dinky and the children are going to come by. He talks about going home and how Bettie went there for a while and is not feeling well. He plans to write soon.
[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 from Matilda Dodd and Bettie Franklin to Mr. Moore and Sis, April 27, 1879]
Matilda is hoping that they are all doing well, Bettie answered the last letter because they haven't received a letter. The weather is getting warmer, but all the fruit is dead except for the apples which are in abundance. Vegetables in the garden are doing well. She has had lettuce and cabbage and she expects the strawberries will be good. She has heard about the drought in Texas and mentions how good it is to have a well. She is going to send some seeds with this letter. Tobe has planted clover all over the place. She is going to make soap for Dinky and Abe and Bettie are moving home. Ricky Barr and Lucy Marshall got married. She has chickens, a gosling and turkeys but no ducks. She is concerned of Sis getting sick and asks to write soon. Bettie hopes also that they are doing well. She has been very busy all week. Abe is having to plant is corn at Mrs. Donnells, but it is not looking good because it has been so dry. She is going house buying again with Abe and she wishes that they could visit more. Dinky and her kids visited, Willie wanted to stay. Dinky is going to allow Willie to help Bettie when they move. Her father is going to town and she hasn't had time to write. She ask that they write soon.
[Letter from Dinkie McGee to Mary Ann Dodd Moore April 11, 1880]
A personal letter from Dinkie McGee to her sister Mary Ann Dodd Moore. It discusses the birth of Dinkie's new baby girl, who is as yet unnamed. The envelope is addressed to Mrs. Mary Moore in Melissa, Collen County TX. There is a 3 cent postage stamp, and a postal stamp reading: "Gallatin, Tenn; April 15, 1880." A handwritten note on the envelope reads: "Dinky McGee; Received April 22; 1880."
[Letter from William and Matilda Dodd to Charles B. Moore and Mary Ann Dodd Moore, April 15, 1880]
A personal letter from Matilda Brantley Dodd to her daughter, Mary Ann Dodd Moore, and son-in-law, Charles B. Moore. The letter discusses Matilda's grandchildren, weather and it's affects on the crops, and the departure of Ted Roberts to go to Texas. A six line note on the top front of the page is from William Dodd. The envelope is address to Charles B. Moore, with a hand written note reading: "W + M Dodd; Received April; 1880." There is a postal stamp on the front reading "Gallatin, TENN; APR 16", and on the back reading "Melissa, Collin Co., Texas; Apr 19, 1880".
[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."
[Letters from Lula Dalton to Linnet Moore, April 23-26, 1899]
This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Lula Dalton and is addressed to Linnet Moore. In this letter, Lula informs Linnet of the goings-on in Burnet. She details her plans for the day which included going riding with Fannie Bentley, Sun Bowdoin, and Ed Sherrard. In her next letter, she briefly notes the days events and mentions that she has cleaned her room. She states that she will take this letter to the post office soon and cannot wait to see Linnet in September when she travels to Linnet's home for an extended visit. She closes the letter by expressing her hopes for a long letter from Linnet. The envelope is included with the letter.
[Letters from Lula Dalton to Linnet Moore, April 24-26, 1899]
This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Lula Dalton and is addressed to Linnet Moore. In this letter , Lula informs Linnet of the goings-on in her community. The news includes: a discussion about sewing, a dialogue about attending church with friends and details about the attending couples, and updates about club meetings. She closes the letter and sends her love to Linnet. In Lula's next letter, written on Tuesday night April 25, 1899, she details that she hope Linnet is doing well. She notes she finished working on her wrapper and read Linnet's most recent letter. She closes the Tuesday's letter and continue to write on the same page, beginning a letter on Wednesday April 26, 1899. She informs Linnet of the happening since she last wrote and notes she has written a letter to Mr. Taylor. She mentions the situation about Jim's letter and assures Linnet she had not part in the letter. She states that she wishes she could see Linnet and talk about the situation. She continues the letter by noting community deaths and news.
[Letter from Anna Boyd to Charles B. Moore, April 27, 1899]
This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Anna Boyd and is addressed to Charles B. Moore. She informs Moore about the reasons for the family's delay in continuing correspondence with the Moore family since their visit to Colorado. In this letter, Boyd discusses the weather's affect on their crops for this spring. She details the failures they had last season due to grasshoppers and hopes that this season would be better than the last. She notes that they did not have much success with fruit, though the gooseberry harvest looks promising. She mentions to Moore what the family plans to sow this season and tells him that they are all well at present. The envelope is included with the letter.
[Letter from J. G. Cook, Jr. to Linnet Moore, April 29, 1899]
This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by J. G. Cook and is addressed to Linnet Moore. In this letter, Cook informs Linnet of the happenings in Burnet, TX. The news includes: a discussion about correspondences lost on the mail, details about a girls-only event held in town, a dialogue about how he and G. fixed the fortunes told by the fortune teller at the girls-only event, an update on when and where he has seen Lula Dalton and the rest of the girls in the club, news about the Jones family moving to Oklahoma, and a discussion about traveling out of Burnet. He closes the letter by noting that he is the same Jim Cook as Linnet has known,the same person she hoped he would be, and signs the letter a true friend.
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