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[Letter from Eddie Good to Hardin-Simmons University Archives Department – March 13, 1993] (open access)

[Letter from Eddie Good to Hardin-Simmons University Archives Department – March 13, 1993]

Letter from Eddie Good to the Hardin-Simmons University Archives Department describing the Abilene Hall fire and the photos he took while on the university as a student. He further inquiries about the status of the cowboy statue that used to stand in front of Abilene Hall.
Date: March 13, 1947
Creator: Good, Eddie
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chester V. Kielman to Edward R. Thompson, Jr., March 6, 1965] (open access)

[Letter from Chester V. Kielman to Edward R. Thompson, Jr., March 6, 1965]

Letter from Chester V. Kielman to Edward R. Thompson, Jr. discussing about a problem with releasing records post 1930 to the public repository.
Date: March 6, 1965
Creator: Kielman, Chester V.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Matilda Dodd to Mr. Moore, Sis, Alice and Linnet, March 5, 1890] (open access)

[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.
Date: March 5, 1890
Creator: Dodd, Matilda
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Jim Cook Jr. to Linnet Moore, March 21, 1899] (open access)

[Letter from Jim Cook Jr. to Linnet Moore, March 21, 1899]

He had wondered why she had not written to him. Again she did not receive his letter and he did not receive her letter. He did not want her to feel that he was neglecting her or for her to question his feelings. His last letter was sixteen pages, he has so much to tell her, but he will wait until he hears from her to write it. He mentions his baseball game, but will wait to write the details. He hopes to hear from her and that she receives both of his letters. He mentions that he saw Lula and asked her to send his regards.
Date: March 21, 1899
Creator: Cook, Jim .
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from James Cook to Linnet Moore, March 23, 1899] (open access)

[Letter from James Cook to Linnet Moore, March 23, 1899]

He says that he has just returned from Lampasas. He would like to call, he will let her know more later.
Date: March 23, 1899
Creator: Cook, James
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 and Mary Moore, March 8, 1883] (open access)

[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.
Date: March 8, 1883
Creator: Jernigan, Laura
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Bettie Franklin and Matilda Dodd to Sis and Mr. Moore, March 17, 1879] (open access)

[Letter from Bettie Franklin and Matilda Dodd to Sis and Mr. Moore, March 17, 1879]

Matilda had received and written back already, but hasn't heard anything from them yet. She says that they are doing well, but the county is sick with pneumonia. They have been gardening in the dry weather, but it might frost. She doesn't expect any peaches because of the bad weather. She should finish her quilt by tomorrow. Mrs. Nay died and Peat Wallace lost is youngest son. She is afraid to leave her house at night because of wild hogs. She hopes they are well and asks that they write back soon. Bettie says she has been enjoying good weather and has planted irish potatoes, beets, and parsnips. She asks if Mr. Moore paid the doctor and she wanted to help. Pete Wallace's son was buried last Friday. She went to town and got some dishes and looked at a stove. Abe is going to town to sell wood, she asks that they write back soon.
Date: March 17, 1879
Creator: Franklin, Bettie & Dodd, Matilda
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Dinkie McGee to Sis and All, March 20, 1890] (open access)

[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.
Date: March 20, 1890
Creator: McGee, Dinkie
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Laura Wallace to Linnet, March 28, 1890] (open access)

[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.
Date: March 28, 1890
Creator: Wallace, Laura
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from W. J. and Birdie McKinley to Mrs. Moore, Claude and Linnet White, and Wilie, March 19, 1914] (open access)

[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 …
Date: March 19, 1914
Creator: McKinley, W. J. & McKinley, Birdie
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Jim Cook Jr. to Linnet Moore, March 6, 1899] (open access)

[Letter from Jim Cook Jr. to Linnet Moore, March 6, 1899]

He was happy to receive her letter and had started to respond earlier, but was interrupted. He thinks the letter must have been delayed and that is why it took so long to get. He asks if she has felt time drag on like it has for him. He asks her what she thinks of their circumstances. He says that he has fallen in love with her and he will try to be worthy of her love. He talks about Miss Flora and her "Jim." He heard that she wants to go to Austin in June and he will make plans to be there also. He has been asked to help out in a baseball game. He asks about a letter sent to her by Jett. He asks her to call him Jim instead of Mr. Cook. He heard that Mrs. Brownlee tried to commit suicide. He asks about Linnet's Nashville trip. He received a letter from Carter. He can't wait to receive another letter from her and he asks that she write back soon.
Date: March 6, 1899
Creator: Cook, Jim
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Henry P. Wade, March 31, 1866] (open access)

[Letter from Henry P. Wade, March 31, 1866]

Ordnance and ordnance stores received from Lt. Redway: belts, plates, and other items.
Date: March 31, 1866
Creator: Wade, Henry P.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from A. E. Summers, March 17, 1865] (open access)

[Letter from A. E. Summers, March 17, 1865]

Gen. W. Sickls of the company is sick, also John G. Sitwell and William Farmer.
Date: March 17, 1865
Creator: Summers, A. E.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from John R. McGinness, March 10, 1865] (open access)

[Letter from John R. McGinness, March 10, 1865]

Redway's Ordnance and Ordnance Stores return for the third quarter of 1864 have been examined and referred to the auditor.
Date: March 10, 1865
Creator: McGinness, John R.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara Fentress, March 1, 1865] (open access)

[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara Fentress, March 1, 1865]

Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara that is badly faded. It appears that he is setting up a room. He also seems to be making plans to visit home.
Date: March 1, 1865
Creator: Fentress, David
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from J. C. Barr  to C. B. Moore, March 24, 1882] (open access)

[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.
Date: March 24, 1882
Creator: Barr, J. C.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Claude White to Linnet Moore, March 8, 1901] (open access)

[Letter from Claude White to Linnet Moore, March 8, 1901]

This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Claude White and is addressed to Linnet Moore. In this letter, White expresses his concern for Linnet's illness. He details how he felt when he was sick with the measles and notes for her what she should expect. He mentions that he will write to her everyday and must find a way to get him word of her condition. He closes the letter by stating that he hopes she will soon be well and will be in god health soon.
Date: March 8, 1901
Creator: White, Claude
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from the Tax Collector to Agasito Galván, March 7, 1836] (open access)

[Letter from the Tax Collector to Agasito Galván, March 7, 1836]

Cancelled letter from the tax collector to Agasito Galván saying he is handing over the archives and documents to the first alderman.
Date: 1836-03~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dinkie, Willie and Alice McGee to Charles and Mollie Moore, Marach 25, 1883] (open access)

[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.
Date: March 25, 1883
Creator: McGee, Dinkie; McGee, Willie & McGee, Alice
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Dinkie McGee to Alice Linnet, Sis, and Mr. Moore, March 7, 1890] (open access)

[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.
Date: March 7, 1890
Creator: McGee, Dinkie & McGee, Birdie
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Pansy Jernigan to Linnet Moore, March 12, 1898] (open access)

[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.
Date: March 12, 1898
Creator: Jernigan, Pansy
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from John S. Platner, March 29, 1865] (open access)

[Letter from John S. Platner, March 29, 1865]

Trouble with Redway's Ordnance reports.
Date: March 29, 1865
Creator: Platner, J. S.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Laura Jernigan to H. Moore, March 5, 1888] (open access)

[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.
Date: March 5, 1888
Creator: Jernigan, Laura
System: The UNT Digital Library