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[Letter from Lupe to Lalo, May 2, 1974] (open access)

[Letter from Lupe to Lalo, May 2, 1974]

A personal letter from Lupe to Lalo in response to Lalo's letter.
Date: May 2, 1974
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the American Jewish Archives to Harris Leon Kempner, August 2, 1967] (open access)

[Letter from the American Jewish Archives to Harris Leon Kempner, August 2, 1967]

Letter from the American Jewish Archives to Harris Leon Kempner, providing copies of their catalogue cards about the Kempner family. The cards are attached.
Date: August 2, 1967
Creator: American Jewish Archives
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hamilton K. Redway to Loriette Redway,  November 2, 1865] (open access)

[Letter from Hamilton K. Redway to Loriette Redway, November 2, 1865]

A letter from Hamilton K. Redway in Washington D.C. to his wife, Loriette Redway, on November 2, 1865. In the letter, Hamilton Redway tells his wife that he has passed the examining board and is awaiting appointment with the army. Redway mentions that people are anxiously awaiting the sitting of Congress. Also included with this item is the envelope in which the letter was sent. The envelope is addressed to Mrs. H. K. Redway in Mannsville, New York.
Date: November 2, 1865
Creator: Redway, Hamilton K.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Birdie McKinley to Mary Moore, Claude, Linnet, and Ruth White, May 2, 1911] (open access)

[Letter from Birdie McKinley to Mary Moore, Claude, Linnet, and Ruth White, May 2, 1911]

Letter from Birdie McKinley to Mary Moore, Claude, Linnet and Ruth White. She hasn't heard from them and hopes that they are doing well. She wants to go see them, but is worried about Frank's health. She now has help, but is afraid to allow her to help with the baby. She talks about farming. She mentions her chickens. A lot of people ask about them. She mentions how Henry is doing and wishes to see Ruth and for them to see Frank. She talks about Alice and Lillian. She went and visited some people. She wishes that they would write more.
Date: May 2, 1911
Creator: McKinley, Birdie
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Minnie Rawlings to Linnet Moore, October 2, 1898] (open access)

[Letter from Minnie Rawlings to Linnet Moore, October 2, 1898]

She is glad to hear that Linnet is coming to visit. Linnet will share Lulu's room. She mentions what textbooks Linnet will need for school and how to get them. She asks for Linnet to write when she is leaving and when she expects to be at the depot. Lulu is anxious to see her.
Date: October 2, 1898
Creator: Rawlings, Minnie O.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Mary Moore to Linnet and Birdie, June 2, 1901] (open access)

[Letter from Mary Moore to Linnet and Birdie, June 2, 1901]

Letter from Mary Moore to Linnet Moore and Birdie McGee. She was glad to hear Linnet made it and was feeling well. She asks Birdie to straighten out Linnet, Linnet hasn't been the same since the measles. She hasn't heard from anyone since Linnet left Mr. Druoy. She then talks about Mr. Druoy. She talks about what they have been eating and the state of the rum. She talks about Linnet's baby. She mentions that Linnet does not tell where she went. She then writes some news of what is happening at home.
Date: June 2, 1901
Creator: Moore, Mary
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Correspondence Regarding Return of Items] (open access)

[Correspondence Regarding Return of Items]

Letter written from the constitutional court (Juzgado Constitutional) of Nuevo Laredo to the mayor of Laredo, Texas asking that they return archives and furniture that were taken to Laredo in 1863. A response from Laredo on the reverse states that the person they reference (Nicolas Grisanti) is ill and will look into the issue when he is well.
Date: March 2, 1867
Creator: Ramos, Luís & Salinas, Agustin
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Laura Jernigan to Charles Moore, February 2, 1888] (open access)

[Letter from Laura Jernigan to Charles Moore, February 2, 1888]

Laura made breakfast and had help cleaning. She mentions that Jack went to Pilot Grove. and Seven Paints College. Col Jenningan sold some pork in town. Jack wants to sell one of her cows because they have more butter than they can use. Lizzie has been to school only a few times because of the weather. She had to make new clothes for Jimmie. She offers her cow to Charles. She hasn't been cooking a lot because it has been raining so much. She hopes that their health is good and mentions that there was a lot of sickness within a mile of her home. She is concerned for the health of Mary Moore. She mentions that Jack said their wheat was doing well. The Col prompts her to write the funny names of the men in Sherman to McKinney. She can't wait for his next letter.
Date: February 2, 1888
Creator: Jernigan, Laura
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from C. B. Moore to Claude D. White, June 2, 1901] (open access)

[Letter from C. B. Moore to Claude D. White, June 2, 1901]

Letter from C. B. Moore to Claude White. Moore is telling Claude Linnet's progress from Austin to Gallatin. And that she has made it there safely. He received a letter from William H. McGee that she had made it. He says that they are doing well also.
Date: June 2, 1901
Creator: Moore, C. B.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Harriet C. Griffin] (open access)

[Letter from Harriet C. Griffin]

A letter from Harriet C. Griffin of Olathe, KS to Charles B. Moore in response to a letter he had written her bringing up a potential marriage between them.
Date: June 2, 1874
Creator: Grffin, Harriet C.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from David S. Kennard to his father A. D. Kennard Jr, June 2, 1862] (open access)

[Letter from David S. Kennard to his father A. D. Kennard Jr, June 2, 1862]

Letter from David S. Kennard to his father A.D. Kennard Jr. regarding his health recovery from fever. He tells of England sending two ministers and France one to settle peace, although David is not sure as to its authenticity. Travels 16-18 miles a day. Asks for Jennie to write him. He has inclosed some needles for Jennie as well.
Date: 1862-06-02~
Creator: Kennard, David S.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter, July 2, 1872] (open access)

[Letter, July 2, 1872]

This document is from the Charels B. Moore Collection. It is a letter by Charles B. Moore that is badly torn and unintelligible. Keywords deciphered from the visible writing include: Ziza, bushel weight, thrasher weight, number of bushels which was 38, Rowlett Creek, wheat, Baltimore, cotton prospects, emigration, Henry and Clarence, and Mill. In the letter's closing, Moore states that the receipeint should write to him and Ziza.
Date: July 2, 1872
Creator: Moore, Charles B.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Dinkie McGee to her Sister and Mr. Moore, November 2, 1879] (open access)

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

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 campbellites. Simon McGee joined, as did Bettie Elllis and Anne Jones. Mrs. McGee went to stay with Mr. Albeight in Kentucky. They raised a lot of chickens this year. Miss Sucky is weaving her a carpet, it is mixed colored and she won't be able to put it down this winter. She asks about Billy getting married. She also mentions there might be two parties, but she won't dance because of her foot. She ask that they write back soon.
Date: November 2, 1879
Creator: McGee, Dinkie
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from D. S. Kennard, February 2,1862] (open access)

[Letter from D. S. Kennard, February 2,1862]

Letter from D.S. Kennard to his mother regarding the letter he received from her and Jenni. He mentions the health of everyone, and he also mentions a case where a hundred were killed.
Date: 1862-02-02~
Creator: Kennard, D. S.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from S. P. Sundam to the Commanding Officer, December 2, 1864] (open access)

[Letter from S. P. Sundam to the Commanding Officer, December 2, 1864]

Letter from S. P. Sundam that transportation was funished for J. D. Luce from Elmira NY to Harrisburg PA at the cost of $3.55.
Date: December 2, 1864
Creator: Sundam, S. P.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Stephen H. Dardeux to Levi Perryman, February 2, 1880] (open access)

[Letter from Stephen H. Dardeux to Levi Perryman, February 2, 1880]

Letter from Stephen H. Dardeux, Comptroller to Levi Perryman, Sheriff and Collector of Montague County discussing letter of the 21st from Deputy W.A. Morris about the deed of lands sold to the state for 1877 taxes. He has received the deed and thinks everything is in order.
Date: February 2, 1880
Creator: Dardeux, Stephen H.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from Stephen H. Dardeux to Levi Perryman, February 2, 1880] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Stephen H. Dardeux to Levi Perryman, February 2, 1880]

Transcript of a letter from Stephen H. Dardeux, Comptroller to Levi Perryman, Sheriff and Collector of Montague County discussing letter of the 21st from Deputy W.A. Morris about the deed of lands sold to the state for 1877 taxes. He has received the deed and thinks everything is in order.
Date: February 2, 1880
Creator: Dardeux, Stephen H.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Dinkie McGee to Sis and Mr. Moore, July 2 ,1882] (open access)

[Letter from Dinkie McGee to Sis and Mr. Moore, July 2 ,1882]

Dinkie was glad to hear that they were doing well and mentions that she has been suffering from hot weather. Jane Hadly's funeral was preached by Harchin. She made a dress out of Sissie's muslin. She visited Alice Wright and her son that was born on June 24. She says that Mr. Thornhill wrote to Mr. Moore, but hasn't received a reply. She helped Bettie and mentions that Bettie's baby is lovely. Henry has been hauling wheat for 25 cents a day. People are selling their wheat at 95 cents a bushel. Willie was sick, but has recovered. She has canned 9 cans of blackberries and plans on making jam. She has a lot of vegetables, except tomatoes and has already pickled some cucumbers. Birdie asks if her mother is writing to Linny and loves her Uncle Abe and calls his baby Bessie. Mrs. McGee is taking care of Simon, who still looks bad. She asks her to ask Jeff Love when he hears from Bettie Wilson because they haven't heard from them in a while. She wants them to come visit. Florence and Tobe are increasing their family. She asks to give a kiss to Linnet and Sissie will …
Date: July 2, 1882
Creator: McGee, Dinkie
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Laura Jernigan to Mary Moore, July 2, 1907] (open access)

[Letter from Laura Jernigan to Mary Moore, July 2, 1907]

Letter to Mary Moore from Laura Jernigan. She talks about the weather, and talks about farming. Lilian had a baby. Sometimes she feels as though she doesn't have children. She asks about Linnet's chickens. She talks about her garden and her roses. She asks that they write soon, she really enjoys their letters.
Date: July 2, 1907
Creator: Jernigan, Laura
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Claude D. White, to Linnet Moore, October 2, 1899] (open access)

[Letter from Claude D. White, to Linnet Moore, October 2, 1899]

Letter from Claude D. White, "Claudius," to Linnet Moore in which he expresses his love for her and says that he wishes to marry her. He says that he has given up Emma for her and that he hopes she will forsake Tommie for him. He requests a new photograph of her.
Date: October 2, 1899
Creator: White, Claude D.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Matilda Dodd to Mary Ann and Charles B. Moore, November 2, 1883] (open access)

[Letter from Matilda Dodd to Mary Ann and Charles B. Moore, November 2, 1883]

Letter from Matilda Dodd discussing family news, the killing frost, a tornado, the wheat crop, the corn crop, selling cattle and a possible trip to Texas. Includes the envelope the letter was originally sent in.
Date: November 2, 1883
Creator: Dodd, Matilda
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Birdie McKinley to Mary Moore, Claude and Linnet White, August 2, 1907] (open access)

[Letter from Birdie McKinley to Mary Moore, Claude and Linnet White, August 2, 1907]

Letter from Birdie McKinley to Mary Moore, Claude and Linnet White. She received their letter and was sad to hear that they weren't coming to visit. She says that she could not go visit them because they are having a lot of bad luck. She is sorry that their crops are not doing well. Birdie's chickens have cholera. Lillie Bell has consumption. She canned and jammed Blackberries and sold them. She comments that everything is ripening late. The cashier at the bank was robbing it for years. She mentions how the money was being used. She brags about Will and how well he is doing. She is waiting for Linnet's letter and wishing they would come visit. She talks about the work she is doing and gives news about people. Richard Dobbins got married. She asks for information about the people living in Texas.
Date: August 2, 1907
Creator: McKinley, Birdie
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Linnet Moore to the Moore family, March 7, 1900] (open access)

[Letter from Linnet Moore to the Moore family, March 7, 1900]

Letter written by Linnet Moore and addressed to the Moore family and Willie. In this letter, Linnet informs the Moore family of the goings-on in Austin during her visit. She apologizes for not writing a soon as she arrived and details the exercise at the University on the state's Independence Day. She notes the day's events and mentions that her and Lula will go to hear Paderewski tomorrow night. She closes the letter by noting her trip to Austin was a good one and states that her parents must write to her. The envelope is included with the letter.
Date: March 2, 1900
Creator: Moore, Linnet
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from David Fentress to wife Clara, June 2, 1864] (open access)

[Letter from David Fentress to wife Clara, June 2, 1864]

Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara regarding the situation at home (the peach orchard, spinning, and a spinning wheel), how to send letters to him, his experience in the army (his need for more clothing, his health, what food the unit is eating, and statistics of his unit), and war news.
Date: June 2, 1864
Creator: Fentress, David
System: The UNT Digital Library