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[Letter from W. J. McKinley to Claude D. White, December 12, 1909]
Letter from W. J. McKinley to Claude D. White. He comments that Birdie will be living in her grandfather's house that is being redone. He would like to have them come visit him. He plans to stay where he is because otherwise he couldn't bring Birdie with him. He talks about farm land selling and the nice profit people are making. He thinks there are good opportunities in Washington and Oregon. He would like them to come visit for Christmas.
Date:
December 12, 1909
Creator:
McKinley, W. J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Birdie McGee McKinley to Mary Moore, Claude White, and Linnet Moore White, December 12, 1909]
Letter from Birdie McKinley to Mary Moore, Claude and Linnet White. She says that she is not going to write as often, not because she doesn't think of them. She asks about the weather. She talks about killing hogs and making lard. She is trying to move into her new house, but the contractors haven't finished yet. She wishes they could spend Christmas with them. She gives news on everyone. Mr. Thornhill died of a locked jaw. She receives news from Minnie and Sallie. She has a picture she wants to send them. She talks about her future neighbors. She mentions the next time she writes will be in her new home. She asks that they write to her and tell her how they are doing.
Date:
December 12, 1909
Creator:
McKinley, Birdie
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[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.
Date:
April 18, 1911
Creator:
McKinley, Birdie
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[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
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter for J. K. Drury]
The message says "How are you?" On the other side is a picture of Kentucky day at Gallatin Fair.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Envelope, May 13, 1890]
This document is from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is an envelop sent for an unknown writer. The envelope is Addressed to Charles B. Moore who was located in Melissa, Texas. The postal stamp is from Nashville, Tennessee and it is dated May 13, 1890. The back of the envelop has a post marked stamp from Melissa, Texas with no date.
Date:
May 13, 1890
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Postcard from William Dodd to Mary Ann Moore and Charles B. Moore, November 1, 1882]
Postcard from William Dodd discussing family news.
Date:
November 1, 1882
Creator:
Dodd, William
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[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.
Date:
January 5, 1890
Creator:
Blackman, Mattie
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Anna Boyd and H. S. Moore to C. B. Moore, September 16, 1893]
Anna Boyd writes that Will's twins are in school and the new baby always wants to be outside. The school district is putting a suspension foot bridge for the children to cross on. He hoped they enjoyed themselves and wanted to go with them to visit family. John has only one son to help him farm and Will has two, but they are still too young. H. S. Moore writes that John will finish gathering corn, and he lifted a sheep out of mud. He mentions the clouds and that Anna Boyd's letter is included in the envelope. He also says that Priest has improved a little.
Date:
{1893-09-16,1893-09-21}
Creator:
Boyd, Anna & Moore, H. S.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Envelope for Mary Moore from Dinkie McGee, 1878]
Envelope for Mrs. Mary A. Moore from Dinkie McGee.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
McGee, Dinkie
Object Type:
Text
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Lula Dalton to Linnet Moore, June 3, 1901]
Letter from Lula Dalton to Linnet Moore. She is sorry that she hasn't written sooner, but she has been so busy. She received flowers from Mr. House. She had a talk with Carter about Mr. House's proposal. Carter wants her to wait, but she will do what she thinks is best. She did not have to pay for Linnet's boarding. She is going to use Linnet's money to get the pictures Linnet wanted. She tells Linnet to get well and have a good time.
Date:
June 3, 1901
Creator:
Dalton, Lula
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Will McGee to Mary Moore, February 26, 1906]
Letter from Will McGee to his Aunt Mary Moore. He says that he has wanted to write earlier, but has not had time. He can only write at night. He mentions that he is working for J. N. R. R., although it is not regular work. There are plans to put a new depot in Hendersonville. He enjoys the railroad work. He made a place to put his tools and was promoted to inside work. He then got into a spat with one of the bosses. He mentions that Henry is getting into the pills and almost had a serious accident. Henry has gotten bigger.
Date:
February 26, 1906
Creator:
McGee, Will
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from W. J. and Birdie McKinley to Mary Moore and Claude and Linnet White, November 27, 1905]
Letter to Aunt Mollie and Claude and Linnet White. W. J. wants to explain why Uncle Tobe was not brought along. He doesn't like to leave. Bessie is the only one that can get him to leave for short amounts of time. He wants to tell Uncle Tobe first before his aunt. He wishes them the best wishes. The second letter Birdie wants to inform her Aunt Mollie on Uncle Tobe's condition. He is so worried about his money. He won't eat or drink and has become bedridden. Aunt Bettie wants to send him to the old soldier's home, but they are afraid it will cost them. Uncle Abe is doing better. Bessie wanted Mary's father to come stay with them. Mary's husband William Anthony doesn't want Mary to help with her father. She has been busy sewing for the last three weeks. She asks that Linnet write her, and is sorry for the bad news, but wants her Aunt Mollie to stay informed.
Date:
November 27, 1905
Creator:
McKinley, W. J. & McGee, Birdie
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from W. J. McKinley to Claude D. White, July 8, 1907]
Letter from W. J. McKinley to Claude D. White. Birdie wrote them a while ago and they never heard from them. They are worried that Claude and them are all sick. The last time they heard from them they were planning on coming to visit. He asks that they write back if they have been sick.
Date:
July 8, 1907
Creator:
McKinley, W. J.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from W. J. McKinley to Friends, September 12, 1907]
Letter from W. J. McKinley to Friends. He says he doesn't care for writing, but would talk your ear off. He is doing well with his job and expects a raise. He talks about his crops. He is going to buy a sow and then sell her in the fall. After that he wants to go visit them. Mr. Lawrence visited and he wishes they lived closer. He hopes next year will be better for them. He talks about all of their cats. There was an oil leak at the depot. The next litter he has, he is going to send Claude a puppy.
Date:
September 12, 1907
Creator:
McKinley, W. J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Envelope for Mary Moore, January 10, 1910]
Envelope for Mary Moore from Betty Franklin.
Date:
January 10, 1910
Creator:
Franklin, Bettie
Object Type:
Text
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Envelope, 1875]
This document is an envelope from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is addressed to Mr. C. B. Moore who was located in the city of Gallatin in Sumner County, Tennessee. The envelope has two dates on it: April 27 which can be found on the postal stamp and the year 1875 which can be found on the lower left hand corner of the envelope.
Date:
1875
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Mary Moore to Charles and Linnet Moore and Willie McGee, January 1, 1900]
Mary tells them to read their letters and was glad to hear from them. She says that they are doing well and how cold it has been. Bessie came to visit them for New Years and they cooked the turkey. She hopes they are not having bad weather and mentions that Old Wallace came and asked about them. Will McKinley came to see Birdie and he stayed until 11 o'clock. Mr. Griffin is staying at Aunt Nancy's place. Bessie has her first long dress. She asks Linnet to write and tell her what she is doing. She hopes they are doing well.
Date:
January 1, 1900
Creator:
Moore, Mary
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Envelope for Mary A. Moore, January 9, 1900]
Envelope for Mary A. Moore who was in Gallatin, Tennessee at the time.
Date:
January 9, 1900
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from W. C. Campbell to William Dodd, December 10, 1883]
There was a problem between William and his brother George. W.C. would like to settle this and asks that William write back as soon as possible. He hopes that William's family is well. He mentions that John Love's wive is very sick. He asks again to respond immediately. In the P.S. he tells that Mary Love is dead.
Date:
December 10, 1883
Creator:
Campbell, W. C
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[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.
Date:
February 24, 1888
Creator:
McGee, Dinkie & Dodd, William
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[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.
Date:
September 24, 1893
Creator:
Franklin, Lila
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Postcard from H. S. Moore to Charles B. Moore, August 23, 1881]
H.S. Moore is having 100 to 102 degree weather and has seen a second comet that was not as bright. Maria is doing better. George Kendall has started picking cotton. He missed two sermons, but received a private sermon from Bro. Noble. He was able to have more of a conversation with him. Bro. Penn was ill. Mrs. Welbom moved to Sasby and is going to keep a boarding house. The prairies have every kind of livestock coming. Owls and skunks are going after chickens. A rooster fell into the hogs' pen. William Hubford is suffering from an old wound. Jeff Love picks about 100 pounds of cotton every afternoon. Coffman and Scott went to sell dry goods, but their cash box was emptied of $40. Captain Russell has a sign in his salon that says, "In God We Trust." Aunt Ann is doing well.
Date:
August 23, 1881
Creator:
Moore, H. S.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from F. M. Griffin to Mary Moore, August 27, 1907]
Letter to Mary Moore from F. M. Griffin. She mentions the fair was organized very well. She has had so many visitors that she is now sick. She mentions where Lillian is going to school and what she did before the fair. Martha Patterson helped them at the fair. She talks about food spoiling and cousin Lou not doing so well. She talks about her crops and how well they did. She is getting treated by the same doctor that treated Uncle Abe. She talks about her treatment and pain. She asks that Linnet write to her, and she really wants to see them.
Date:
August 27, 1907
Creator:
Griffin, F. M. & Griffin, Alice
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library