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Plan of the City of New Orleans and the Adjacent Plantations
Map of the city of New Orleans in 1798, including adjacent plantations (with property notes and the history of land ownership) and points of interest. Scale ca. 1:18,676 (ca. 280 toesas per inch).
[Letters Patent for Flutter Wheels]
Letters patent granting rights to James Stewart for an improvement to flutter wheels used to drive gins, mills, and other machinery.
[Patent Letter for Improvement in the Application of Water to Flutter Wheels, October 24, 1828]
A patent letter granting patent to James Stewart for his development in the improved application of water to flutter wheels. The purpose of the invention is to better drive saw-mills, grist mills, cotton gins, etc. Attached is a duplicate of the patent letter.
Reports of the Secretary of War, with reconnaissances of routes from San Antonio to El Paso, by Brevet Lt. Col. J. E. Johnston; Lieutenant W. F. Smith; Lieutenant F. T. Bryan; Lieutenant N. H. Michler; and Captain S. G. French, of Q'rmaster's Dep't. Also, the report of Capt. R. B. Marcy's route from Fort Smith to Santa Fe; and the report of Lieut. J. H. Simpson of an expedition into Navajo country; and the report of Lieutenant W. H. C. Whiting's reconnaissances of the western frontier of Texas. July 24, 1850. Ordered to be printed.
1 map shows routes from San Antonio to El Paso in 1849. Includes rivers and some topographical features. 1 map shows the route pursued in 1849 by US Troops in an expedition against the Navajo Indians in New Mexico in the area near Santa Fe.
[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, September 24, 1860]
Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David to thank him for the newspapers she has received from him; learning about a new method of growing corn; hear health; the weather; and she ends by sending her love to Davids wife, Clara.
[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, September 24, 1860]
Transcript of a letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David to thank him for the newspapers she has received from him; learning about a new method of growing corn; hear health; the weather; and she ends by sending her love to Davids wife, Clara.
[Letter from David S. Kennard to his sister, March 24, 1862]
Letter from David S. Kennard from Eagle Grove, Galveston County, to his sister discussing a fire in Houston and his regiment's plans to march to Arkansas. He is not sure if he will get to go home on the way. He received a letter from John Hawthorp saying their relations were well. Also mentioned in the letter is that three or four of the boys have measles.
[Letter from Phillip Sanders to A. D. Kennard, March 24, 1862]
Letter from Phillip Sanders to A.D. Kennard from Camp Young, Austin County, saying the boys are well except a few who have mumps. He is concerned that his company will disband and is discussing the other possibilities, maybe joining J. Wats. He has heard nothing from David S. Kennard since arriving.
[Letter from David S. Kennard to his father A.D. Kennard, Jr., August 24, 1862]
Letter from David S. Kennard to his father, A.D. Kennard, Jr. detailing news from Arkansas and it includes: details about receiving letters from A.D., from Jennie, and from "Ma"; a discussion about John Westbrook who was going on to Parson's regiment; a dialogue about not being "posted in prices of anything" except tobacco; and an update on his health. He ends his letter stating that he will answer Ma's and Jennie's letters another time and for his father, A.D., to excuse his short letter.
[Letter from Charles Moore to W. S. Wallace, J. Cowan Bass and family, March 24, 1862]
Letter from Charles Moore to W. S. Wallace, J. Cowan Bass and family, relating his visit with relatives in Monroe County, Iowa. He also tells the story of a man who was waylaid by [Brigadier General John Sappington] Marmaduke, and wonders if Vicksburg has fallen to the Union. In addition, he discusses civil unrest in Texas and expresses his desire to return.
[Transcript of letter from Charles Moore to W. S. Wallace, J. Cowan Bass and family, March 24, 1863]
Transcript of a letter from Charles Moore to W. S. Wallace, J. Cowan Bass and family, relating his visit with relatives in Monroe County, Iowa. He also tells the story of a man who was waylaid by [Brigadier General John Sappington] Marmaduk, and wonders if Vicksburg has fallen to the Union. In addition, he discusses civil unrest in Texas and expresses his desire to return.
[Report of Horses Received by Captain J. L. Hilt - June 24, 1864]
A letter indicating the receipt of horses. Captain J. L. Hilt received from Nicholas Baker one black horse captured near Staunton, Virginia in June 1864.
[Letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore, July 12, 1864]
Letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore about local news and discussing politics. Charles discusses the war, the fall of Atlanta, and the death of Union General James McPherson. Portions of the letter have been omitted due to damage.
[Transcript of letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore, July 12, 1864]
Transcript of a letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore about local news and discussing politics. Charles discusses the war, the fall of Atlanta, and the death of Union General James McPherson. Portions of the letter have been omitted due to damage.
[Letter from Hamilton K. Redway to Loriette C. Redway, November 24, 1864]
Letter from Hamilton K. Redway to Loriette C. Redway which discusses the letters he has sent to her and also discusses the possibility of Loriette visiting him for a couple of months. Redway sends his love to his children, family, and friends in the letter's closing. The letter is dated November 24, 1864.
[Letter from William Haylon, January 24,1865]
Letter from Wm. Haylon that Wm. R.? received transportation from Baltimore to Harpers Ferry at the cost of $3.00.
The Houston Tri-Weekly Telegraph. (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 30, No. 144, Ed. 1 Friday, February 24, 1865
Tri-weekly newspaper from Houston, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with some advertising.
[Envelope from Charles Moore addressed to Ziza Moore, May 24, 1865]
An envelope addressed to Ziza Moore from Charles Moore. It contained the letter CBM_2079-020-002.
[Letter from Charles Moore to Ziza Moore, May 24, 1865]
Letter from Charles Moore to Ziza Moore comparing the Civil War to the American Revolution, considering the future of the nation, and relaying local news.
[Transcript of letter from Charles Moore to Ziza Moore, May 24, 1865]
Transcript of a letter from Charles Moore to Ziza Moore comparing the Civil War to the American Revolution, considering the future of the nation, and relaying local news.
[Letter from Henry Moore to Ziza Moore, Charles Moore, and Elvira Moore, September 24, 1865]
Letter from Henry Moore to Ziza, Charles, and Elvira Moore and Aunt Till containing local news, including Henry's molasses production and the difficulties of returning to normalcy after the war.
[Transcript of letter from Henry Moore to Ziza Moore, Charles Moore, and Elvira Moore, September 24, 1865]
Transcript of a letter from Henry Moore to Ziza, Charles, and Elvira Moore and Aunt Till containing local news, including Henry's molasses production and the difficulties of returning to normalcy after the war.
[Letter from Elvira Moore to Charles Moore, Sabina, and Mr. Morris' family, October 24, 1871]
Letter from Elvira Moore to Charles Moore, wherein Elvira tells her uncle about a visit she had with extended family.
[Transcript of letter from Elvira Moore to Charles Moore, Sabina, and Mr. Morris' family, October 24, 1871]
Transcript of a letter from Elvira Moore to Charles Moore, wherein Elvira tells her uncle about a visit she had with extended family.
[Receipt for Charles B. Moore from the Boston Investigator, December 24, 1873]
Receipt from J. P. Mendum of the Boston Investigator to Charles B. Moore of McKinney, Texas for $5.00.
[Letter Acknowledging Payment of Costs, July 24, 1875]
Letter from Thomas Selman of the county of Montague acknowledging the payment of costs in the court of Montague county.
[Record of Account, July 24,1875]
Record of account for Levi Perryman from April 6, 1875 to July 24,1875 with Briggs and Howell.
[Letter from Dinkie to Her Sister, September 24, 1875]
The author mentions that everyone is doing well. The author is going to take her children to town to see a show and she has a meeting the next Sunday. Bettie and her mother went to town and got two dresses. Old Pros is working with Old Kit's colt for seventeen days. Mollie Loves' baby had a cold and Alice Donnell wants to see the author's sister. The author is going to make a dress and suit for a wedding between Dock D. and Miss Fallen. Bettie is pregnant with Abe's child. Willie has a brief letter to his aunt about jackets and going to the show next week. Mr. Wilson has land in Ellis County. There is also a letter to Mr. Moore from W. H. McGee. Henry's eyes are bad so McGee is writing for him. There has been a bid on his land and he is considering moving to Texas if he could get some cheap land in Mr. Moore's neighborhood. Henry hopes to write himself next time.
[Triplicate Warrant, December 24, 1878]
A triplicate warrant is made out for Levi Perryman for $111.60 and dated December 24, 1878
[Triplicate Warrant, April 24, 1879]
A triplicate warrant made out for Levi Perryman for 85 cents is dated April 24, 1879.
[Triplicate Warrant, May 24, 1879]
A triplicate warrant is made out for Levi Perryman for $2,588.00 and dated May 24, 1879.
[Triplicate Warrant, May 24, 1879]
A triplicate warrant is made out for Levi Perryman for $476.00 and dated May 24, 1879.
[Triplicate Warrant, May 24, 1879]
A triplicate warrant is made up for Levi Perryman for $500.00 and dated May 24, 1879.
[Receipt of Levi Perryman and W. A. Morris, September 24, 1879]
Three receipts, one of W. A. Morris and two of Levi Perryman. W. A. Morris received %5.40 for clerk costs in case No. 512. Levi Perryman received through W. A. Morris $2.60 for clerk costs in case No. 521 and $4.80 for clerk costs in case No. 523. All receipts are signed by the District Clerk R. E. Brown.
[Triplicate Warrant, May 24, 1880]
Triplicate warrant for Levi Perryman, in the amount of $69.50, is dated May 24, 1880.
[Triplicate Warant, June 24, 1880]
Triplicate Warrant for Levi Perryman, in the amount of $21.50, that is dated June 24, 1880.
[Deed, July 24, 1880]
Deed for the sale of land from John H. Stephens to Levi Perryman on July 24, 1880 is recorded on this document.
[Letter from J. C. Barr to C. B. Moore, March 24, 1882]
He says that they haven't heard from them in a while and were happy to hear that they were doing well. Mary was expecting $100 from her uncle Same Wallace's estate. He is sorry that the estate is going to the courts to be settled. He has had a cold for the past three weeks and hopes he is almost over it. He mentions that all of the relatives are well and there have been five deaths in the city. He mentions that the roads aren't good and they have started plowing oats. J. Knox Smith has consumption. He says the wheat looks well considering the problems they had in the fall. They have had hay, corn, oats, and bran delivered to the county for home demands. He has irish potatoes from Ireland and Scotland on sale. He asks that they write soon and sends his regards.
[Letter from Henry S. Moore to Charles B. Moore, August 24-27, 1885]
This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is a three part letter written by Henry S. Moore. In the first letter, Henry notes that he has received Charles' letter and that all is well. He details a terrible nose bleed he experienced and mentions that Sabina went on a trip with George and Serena to Hunt Co. Henry discusses the success of a camp meeting, the prohibition boom, and details on the politics of the prohibition party. He furthers this discussion by noting the politics of the democratic and saloonist party, and how these parties affect the chances of victory for the prohibition party. The conversation moves on from politics to a brief note on the weather and then moves to a letter which was sent from E. E. Barnard regarding a comet. Barnard details in his letter the approximate location the comet could be found in the night sky but fears that once the moon moves out of the way, it will be difficult, almost impossible, to view it. He updates Charles on news on family, friends,the community,and agricultural endeavors such as the purchase of land, the condition of cattle and crops as well as the price of wheat. In the second letter, dated August 25, 1885, Henry updates Charles on the weather and informs him that he has planted turnip seeds, but does not have any hopes for a abundant harvest. He states the the prohibition party intends to publish a newspaper. Henry mentions the papers that are published and publication's political affiliation. The topic of the discussion continues with politics and Henry tells Charles that the prohibition party may have some affect with the democratic majority currently in Texas. He details that a family friends has returned from a trip to Eureka Springs, …
[Letter from Dinkie McGee and William Dodd to C. B. Moore, February 24, 1888]
William hopes that Linnet has recovered from whooping cough. None of the kids have come down with whooping cough yet and he has to worry about measles going around. He received a letter from Tobe and Florence. He mentions the weather and the crops being planted. He also mentions the people who have died. Em's daughter who got married moved away. Dinky says they are all well except for Willie who has a bad cold. She went to town for some errands. She gives some advice for Linnet and wishes they were with her. She mentions that Mr.Campbell is moving to Nashville.
[Letter from Matilda Dodd to Mary Ann and Charles B. Moore, May 24, 1888]
This letter is from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Mary Ann Moore's mother, Matilda Dodd. A note at the top of the letter details that Birdie and Alice have been at Aunt Bettie's for a week and that the school has employed two teachers. She stresses that Birdie want to see Linnet very badly. In the letter, Matilda updates the Moore family on the happening in Gallatin and the news includes: a note on the letter that was sent to Abe and Bettie Franklin from the Moore family, family health updates, details on William Dodd's trip to Kentucky, news about Bettie's complaint about another "spell" and how she has been overworking herself, an update on the weather and the lack of rain, a dialogue about Tobe and what he has been up to lately, a discussion on how the weather has not seem to have affected the plants and fruit trees as much as expected, a dialogue about a photograph of Willie Bratney that was sent to the Moore family, a brief on correspondence received from a family member, news on the many deaths this spring, a dialogue on the future visits of family, details on the weather and that it has rained the next day the letter was started on May the twenty fifth, updates on Dinky and Will's gardening endeavors, a discussion of what fruits are available for preserves and for baking, and a note on Dinky's poultry and the amount of butter she has to sell. Matilda closes the letter by stating that she hopes the Moore family could visit and for the family to write to her soon.
[Letter from Adelitia McGee and Matilda Dodd to the Moore family and Alice McGee, November 24, 1889]
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 swatch. She also states that Birdie is upset with Alice for not writing her and only writing the boys. In Matilda's letter, she informs the Moore family of the happenings in Sumner County and the news includes: updates on the weather, news about the hogs, a dialogue about the health of family and friends, a discussion about Matilda's new bed springs, and details about Alice, Linnet, and Birdie. She closes this brief letter by noting that the Moore family and Alice should write soon. The envelope is included with the letter.
[Letter from Susan H. Nixon to Charles B. Moore, December 24, 1892]
Letter a letter from Susan H. Nixon, an "old admirer" of Charles B. Moore in which she thanks him for keeping "track of me all these years." She informs him that she likes his epitaph. She is pleased to know that he is married and has a daughter named Linnet.
[Letter from from Mr. Graves to Charles B. Moore, August 24, 1893]
Letter from Mr. Graves to Charles B. Moore and family in which the writer gives updates on the health of family and friends, the weather, crops, and the start of school.
[Letter from Lila Franklin to Mr. and Mrs. Moore and Linnet, September 24, 1893]
She was glad to hear from them because she was afraid that they had gone home and forgotten about her. She mentions that Mrs. Joyner would like to go back to Texas with them and is an old schoolmate of Mrs. Moore. She wants to get her father to go with her to Texas, but will not be able to go this year. Her mother is going to Arkansas to see her son. She received a copy of the "Democrat" by Mr. Moore of her trip to McKinney.
Eagle Pass Guide. (Eagle Pass, Tex.), Vol. 6, No. 26, Ed. 1 Saturday, February 24, 1894
Weekly newspaper from Eagle Pass, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Eagle Pass Guide. (Eagle Pass, Tex.), Vol. 6, No. 30, Ed. 1 Saturday, March 24, 1894
Weekly newspaper from Eagle Pass, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
[Letters from Frank and Alice Griffin to the Moore family, September 24-26, 1894]
These are letters from the Charles B. Moore Collection. The first two are written by Alice Griffin, who was Adelitia "Dinkie" McGee's daughter and niece and cousin to members of the Moore family. An additional letter is written by Frank M. Griffin, Alice's husband. In Alice's letter, she informs the Moore family of the goings-on in Gallatin, Tennessee and the news includes: an update on family members health, news about the weather, a discussion about Matilda Dodd, a dialogue about pickling and preserving, a dialogue about Bailey Love, details about deaths in the community and general community news, a discussion about Bessie, Mattie, Birdie, and Hattie Love, an update on the dress she is making for Matilda, details about Pete who is helping Matilda, and news of Bettie and Matilda's visit. In Alice's second letter, she details Matilda's and Bettie's visit, discusses news about family and friends, mentions her garden and box flowers,and writes about a dress she is having made and a dress she is making for Birdie. She notes that she wishes they could visit her next year. A visit from her does not seem possible she mentions, due to financial reasons. She closes the letter by wishing the Moore family would write soon and she promises to write more often. In Frank's letter, he updates the Moore family on the goings-on in Gallatin from his perspective. The news in his letter includes: news about his livestock, an update on the weather, a discussion about the sewing machine ordered for Alice, a dialogue about the crops, details about weaning a colt and purchasing a mule, news about the demand for jersey cows, a discussion about Alice losing her poultry and turkeys to limber neck or break neck, a dialogue about making money from butter and the jersey cow …
Eagle Pass Guide. (Eagle Pass, Tex.), Vol. 7, No. 13, Ed. 1 Saturday, November 24, 1894
Weekly newspaper from Eagle Pass, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Eagle Pass Guide. (Eagle Pass, Tex.), Vol. 7, No. 52, Ed. 1 Saturday, August 24, 1895
Weekly newspaper from Eagle Pass, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
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